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Band Floor Press

The Band Floor Press improves upper body strength and stability, focusing on the chest and arms. This exercise challenges muscles with a resistance band and its elasticity, enhancing strength through full motion range.
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Band Floor Press instructions
Step-by-step instructions
1
Start by sitting on the floor with your legs extended in front of you and a resistance band looped around your back.
2
Hold on to the ends of the band, making sure your palms are facing outward and your hands are at chest level.
3
Keeping your feet firmly placed on the floor, lean back slightly into the band creating some tension.
4
From this position, push both hands forward in an outward pressing motion until your arms are fully extended.
5
Slowly return to the starting position ensuring your movements are controlled and repeat for the desired number of reps.
Start by sitting on the floor with your legs extended in front of you and a resistance band looped around your back.
Hold on to the ends of the band, making sure your palms are facing outward and your hands are at chest level.
Keeping your feet firmly placed on the floor, lean back slightly into the band creating some tension.
From this position, push both hands forward in an outward pressing motion until your arms are fully extended.
Slowly return to the starting position ensuring your movements are controlled and repeat for the desired number of reps.
Equipment needed
Bands
Barbell
Battle Ropes
Bench
Bosu
Box
Cables
Dip Bar
Dumbbell
EZ Curl Bar
Hex Bar
Kettlebell
Ladder
Machine
Pull-Up Bar
Yoga Ball
Muscles used
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Front
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