resistance band seated chest press

A chest exercise targeting the pectorals, performed with resistance band.

resistance band seated chest press demonstration
resistance band seated chest press β€” demonstration

Body part

Chest

Equipment

Resistance Band

Target muscles

Pectorals

Secondary muscles

Shoulders, Triceps

How to do resistance band seated chest press

  1. Sit on a chair or bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.

  2. Hold the resistance band handles in each hand, with your palms facing down and elbows bent at a 90-degree angle.

  3. Extend your arms forward, pushing the resistance band away from your chest.

  4. Pause for a moment at the end of the movement, then slowly return to the starting position.

  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Pectorals

Secondary

ShouldersTriceps

Related exercises

All chest exercises β†’

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