Resistance Band Standing Chest Press Exercise
The standing chest press strengthens the chest muscles, the Pectoralis Major and Minor, as well as the front fibres of the Deltoid shoulder muscle.
Teaching Points
- Attach the centre of the band to a stationary object and hold one end in each hand.
- Stand with your back to the attachment, elbows bent and shoulders abducted to 90 degrees (upper arm level with shoulder) so that your hands are next to your chest.
- Push forwards and straighten your arms out in front of you.
- Slowly return to the starting position.
Muscles Worked
- Pectoralis Major.
- Pectoralis Minor.
- Anterior fibres of Deltoid.
Alternative exercises
- Pec fly with a resistance band.
- Chest press with dumbbells.
- Chest press resistance machine.
Related Injuries
- Pectoral strains.
