Bands Lying Chest Press

Instructions

  • Lie on your back and place the resistance band under your upper back, preferably underneath your should blades.
  • Grasp the end of the handles with each hand. With your shoulder to elbow flat on the ground and your hands facing straight up.
  • At the same time, press your arms straight up to the ceiling. Bring your hands together to form a triangle motion.
  • Hold and contract for approx. 2-3 seconds, then lower back slowly to the starting position.

Tips

  • If you are not able to press all the way out to extension, then lower the resistance on the band.
Primary muscles Pectoralis major
Secondary muscles Triceps Anterior delts