Start Position:
- Anchor the resistance band around the legs of a bench and lie on the bench face-up. The resistance band should be at chest height.
- Grasp a handle in each hand with your hands at shoulder height and your elbows directly below your hands. The length of the resistance band should be such that there is tension at this start position.
End Position:
- Arms extended directly above you whilst maintaining the posture with which you started.
Action:
- Maintaining your elbows directly below your hands, extend your arms straight up, without locking your elbows. Your hands should be quite close together in the extended position.
- Return to the starting position and repeat.
Modification Options:
- Vary the strength or length of the resistance band to increase/ decrease the difficulty of the exercise.
Photos
Start position
End position
Exercise Information
Exercise Name: Bench Press
Resistance Band Type: Resistance Band with Handles
In this video you will learn the technique for the Bench Press exercise.
Exercise Warm-up
Click here for a dynamic stretching routine to help you get ready for your resistance band workout as well as improve your mobility.
Exercise Cool-down
Click here for a static stretching routine to help you cool-down as well as improve your flexibility after your resistance band exercise workout.
Activating Your Core
Click here for instructions on how to activate your core together with specific exercises to strengthen your core.