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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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