Loop Band Standing Chest Press
Horizontal or incline push for chest, triceps and front shoulder. The band provides resistance throughout the movement.
- Primary muscleChest
- Also worksTriceps
- EquipmentResistance band
- TypeCompound
- MovementHorizontal push
- LevelBeginner
- Chest
- Triceps
- Resistance band
How to do the Loop Band Standing Chest Press
4 steps, in the order you do them.
- Stand steady facing the direction of the resistance, with the handles at chest height.
- Bring the weight toward your chest with your forearms firm and your shoulders steady.
- Push until your arms are extended without losing your torso position.
- Repeat at a controlled pace without using momentum.
Muscles worked
Common Loop Band Standing Chest Press mistakes
What goes wrong most often when you do the Loop Band Standing Chest Press, and how to fix it.
The band is anchored too high or too low and the press comes out crooked.
Anchor the band at chest height, behind you, so you press straight forward.
The band goes slack on the return and your chest doesn't work at the start of the rep.
Walk away from the anchor until the band is already pulling with your elbows back, beside your torso.
Your torso leans forward to finish the press.
Stagger your stance with one foot forward, brace your abs and let only your arms move forward.
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Loop Band Standing Chest Press work?
The Loop Band Standing Chest Press works mainly the chest. It also works the triceps and the front delts.