Shoulder Press - With Bands
How to do the Shoulder Press - With Bands
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To begin, stand on an exercise band so that tension begins at arm's length. Grasp the handles and lift them so that the hands are at shoulder height at each side.
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Rotate the wrists so that the palms of your hands are facing forward. Your elbows should be bent, with the upper arms and forearms in line to the torso. This is your starting position.
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As you exhale, lift the handles up until your arms are fully extended overhead.
How to program the Shoulder Press - With Bands
Sets and reps
As a compound movement, the Shoulder Press - With Bands responds well to heavier loading. For strength, work in the 3–5 sets of 4–8 reps range with 2–3 minutes of rest between sets. For muscle growth, 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps with 90 seconds of rest is the classic hypertrophy zone. Place it early in your session, when you're freshest, and leave 1–3 reps in reserve on most sets.
Progression
The Shoulder Press - With Bands is beginner-friendly. Start with a load (or rep count) you can complete with clean form on every set, then add a small amount of weight or 1–2 reps each week. When you hit the top of your rep range on all sets, increase the load and drop back to the bottom of the range — simple double progression.
Secondary muscles worked
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Shoulder Press - With Bands work?
The Shoulder Press - With Bands primarily targets the Shoulders. It also recruits the Triceps as supporting muscles.
What equipment do I need for the Shoulder Press - With Bands?
You need Bands. Difficulty level: Beginner.
How many sets and reps of the Shoulder Press - With Bands should I do?
For strength, do 3–5 sets of 4–8 reps with 2–3 minutes rest. For muscle growth, do 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps with about 90 seconds rest.
