The resistance band seated chest press is a chest-focused exercise performed while sitting, using a resistance band to provide tension. It targets the pectoral muscles and also works the shoulders and tricep. This movement is performed by pressing the band forward from the chest while seated, making it accessible and safe for most fitness levels.
Also Works
ShouldersTriceps
How to Perform
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Sit on a chair or bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.
2
Hold the resistance band handles in each hand, with your palms facing down and elbows bent at a 90 degree angle.
3
Extend your arms forward, pushing the resistance band away from your chest.
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Pause for a moment at the end of the movement, then slowly return to the starting position.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Pro Tips
•Wrap the band around your back at chest height and press forward with both hands simultaneously.
•Focus on squeezing the chest at the end of each press, bringing your hands close together at full extension.
•Maintain an upright seated posture and do not lean forward as you press.
Common Mistakes
•Positioning the band too high on the back (around the neck), which changes the pressing angle and can cause discomfort.
•Not extending the arms fully, which leaves out the peak contraction where bands provide the most resistance.
•Letting the band pull the arms back too quickly instead of controlling the eccentric for 2-3 seconds.