ShouldersBeginner
Band Overhead Press
How to do it
- 1
Stand on a band with feet shoulder-width apart and hold the handles at shoulder height.
- 2
Brace your core and squeeze your glutes.
- 3
Press your hands overhead until your arms are straight.
- 4
Lower slowly back to shoulder height.
Common mistakes
- Arching the back to finish the rep.
- Letting the band pull the arms forward.
Tips
- Use a wider stance on the band for more resistance.
- Pairs well with band rows for a home upper-body circuit.
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