resistance band seated shoulder press with declined

A shoulders exercise targeting the delts, performed with resistance band.

resistance band seated shoulder press with declined demonstration
resistance band seated shoulder press with declined — demonstration

Body part

Shoulders

Equipment

Resistance Band

Target muscles

Delts

Secondary muscles

Triceps, Upper Back

How to do resistance band seated shoulder press with declined

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

  2. Hold the resistance band with both hands, palms facing forward, and bring it up to shoulder level.

  3. Press the band overhead, extending your arms fully.

  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the band back down to shoulder level. Emphasize declined control.

  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Delts

Secondary

TricepsUpper Back

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