band twisting overhead press

A shoulders exercise targeting the delts, performed with band.

band twisting overhead press demonstration
band twisting overhead press β€” demonstration

Body part

Shoulders

Equipment

Band

Target muscles

Delts

Secondary muscles

Triceps, Upper Back

How to do band twisting overhead press

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and place the band under your feet.

  2. Hold the band handles at shoulder height with your palms facing forward.

  3. Engage your core and press the band overhead, fully extending your arms.

  4. As you press, twist your torso to one side, keeping your hips stable.

  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then return to the starting position.

  6. Repeat the press and twist on the opposite side.

  7. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Delts

Secondary

TricepsUpper Back

Related exercises

All shoulders exercises β†’

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