Start Position:
- Start in a straddle stance with your front leg bent and core activated with the middle of the resistance band under your back foot.
- Grasp a handle in each hand and bring the handles to your shoulder level. The length of the resistance band should be such that there is tension at this start position.
- Your elbow should be directly behind your hand (in line with the resistance band).
End Position:
- Arms extended diagonally forward whilst maintaining the posture with which you started
Action:
- With your elbows directly behind your hands (in line with the resistance band), extend your arms diagonally forward until your arms are straight, without the elbows being locked.
- 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.
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Start position
End position
Exercise Information
Exercise Name: Incline Chest Press
Resistance Band Type: Resistance Band with Handles
In this video you will learn the technique for the Incline Chest 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.