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Band overhead press

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

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WorksFront deltsTricepsSide delts

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Stand on the band, hands at the shoulders.
  2. Press straight up
  3. Ribs down, don't arch

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