How to do the Resistance Band Chest Press
- Anchor the band behind you and hold a handle in each hand.
- Step forward until the band feels slightly tight and ready to work.
- Press your hands forward until your arms are straight, feeling the resistance.
- Slowly return to the starting position, controlling the band's pull.
- Repeat this movement for a complete set of repetitions.
Full technique — 7 steps
- Anchor the band behind you at chest height and take one handle in each hand.
- Step forward into a split or staggered stance until the band has light starting tension.
- Bring your hands to chest level with elbows bent and slightly below shoulder height.
- Set your ribs down and keep your shoulders pulled back instead of shrugging forward.
- Press your hands straight forward until your arms are extended in front of your chest.
- Bring your hands slightly inward at the finish without letting your shoulders roll forward.
- Return under tension until your hands come back beside your chest and repeat.
Common mistakes
- Anchor set too high
- Elbows flaring level with shoulders
- Shoulders shrugging during press
- Leaning bodyweight into the band
- Letting band snap back
Form cues
- Press straight ahead
- Keep shoulders down
- Use a split stance
- Finish with straight arms
