Bench Press - With Bands
How to do the Bench Press - With Bands with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Chest
Shoulders, Triceps
Bands
How to do the Bench Press - With Bands
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Using a flat bench secure a band under the leg of the bench that is nearest to your head.
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Once the band is secure, grab it by both handles and lie down on the bench.
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Extend your arms so that you are holding the band handles in front of you at shoulder width.
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Once at shoulder width, rotate your wrists forward so that the palms of your hands are facing away from you. This will be your starting position.
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Bring down the handles slowly until your elbow forms a 90 degree angle. Keep full control at all times.
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As you breathe out, bring the handles up using your pectoral muscles. Lock your arms in the contracted position, squeeze your chest, hold for a second and then start coming down slowly. Tip: It should take at least twice as long to go down than to come up.
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Repeat the movement for the prescribed amount of repetitions of your training program.
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Where the Bench Press - With Bands fits
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Bench Press - With Bands: common questions
What muscles does the Bench Press - With Bands work?
The Bench Press - With Bands primarily works the Chest. It also recruits the Shoulders and Triceps as supporting muscles.
Is the Bench Press - With Bands suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Bench Press - With Bands is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Bench Press - With Bands?
To do the Bench Press - With Bands you'll need resistance bands.
Is the Bench Press - With Bands a compound or isolation exercise?
The Bench Press - With Bands is a compound exercise, it moves multiple joints and works several muscle groups at once, which makes it efficient for building overall strength.
How do I do the Bench Press - With Bands with correct form?
Using a flat bench secure a band under the leg of the bench that is nearest to your head. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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