Difficulty: Hard
Impact Level: Low
Target Body Parts: upper back, shoulders
How to do Resistance Band Overhead Press
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Stand on your resistance band with your feet at shoulder width. Holding both handles, curl up your arms until your hands are in line with your shoulders, elbows out to the side and palms facing forward. Keeping your glutes squeezed and core braced, press your arms straight overhead against the resistance of the band. Lower your arms until your hands are in line with your shoulders, then repeat.
How to make Resistance Band Overhead Press easier
If the band offers too much resistance, try using two light weights or small dumbbells in each hand.
How to make Resistance Band Overhead Press more challenging
When you feel confident with this movement, try a Kettlebell Clean & Press to work on each shoulder individually.
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