Band chest press

A compound exercise for the chest, with help from the triceps, front delts. Equipment: resistance bands.

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WorksChestTricepsFront delts

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How to do it

Setup: Band behind your back at chest height, one end in each hand.
Press straight out in front
Don't let the shoulders roll forward

Muscles worked

Chest · main
Triceps
Front delts

Equipment

Resistance bands

Alternatives

Exercises that train the same main muscles. See all band chest press alternatives.

Archer push-upNo equipment
Barbell bench pressBarbell, Flat bench and Squat rack
Dumbbell bench pressDumbbells and Flat bench
Explosive push-upNo equipment
Incline push-upPlyo box or step
Kettlebell floor pressKettlebells

More chest exercises

Incline barbell pressBarbell, Adjustable bench and Squat rack
Incline dumbbell pressDumbbells and Adjustable bench
Dumbbell flyDumbbells and Flat bench
Machine chest pressChest press machine
Pec deck flyPec deck
Cable flyCable machine

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