Band Incline Bench Press Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Chest
- Equipment
- Band
- Body Part
- Chest
- Primary Muscle
- Chest
- Secondary Muscles
- Shoulders, Triceps, Deltoid Anterior, Triceps Brachii
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Incline Band Press
How to: Band Incline Bench Press
- Secure the band under your feet or behind your back.
- Lie back on an incline bench with the band in both hands.
- Start with your hands at chest level and press upward.
- Lower the band back slowly to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing your elbows to flare out excessively.
- Not keeping tension in the band throughout the movement.
- Rushing through the exercise, leading to poor form.
Modifications
- Use a lighter band for beginners.
- Perform the exercise seated if standing is difficult.
Tips
- Keep your back flat against the bench.
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
- Control the band's resistance both on the way up and down.
Band Incline Bench Press Alternatives
Tags
chest
strength
band
upper body
press
resistance training