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band shoulder press

band shoulder press is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

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

Step 2. Hold the band with your palms facing forward and raise your hands to shoulder height, elbows bent.

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

Step 4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the band back to shoulder height.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

delts

Secondary muscles

tricepsupper back

Primary body parts

shoulders

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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