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band bench press

band bench press exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: pectorals. Equipment: band.

band bench press exercise demonstration
Target muscle
pectorals
Muscle group
triceps
Body part
chest
Equipment
band

Secondary muscles

triceps, shoulders

How to perform

  1. Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your back pressed against the bench.
  2. Grasp the band handles with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  3. Extend your arms fully, pushing the bands away from your chest.
  4. Slowly lower the bands back down to your chest, keeping your elbows at a 90-degree angle.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.