Incline Band Chest Press — start position
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Incline Band Chest Press — end position
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Chest / Beginner / Compound (multi-joint)

Incline Band Chest Press

An incline press using resistance bands with handles to train the upper chest and front delts.

At a glance

Primary
Chest, Front delts
Secondary
Triceps
Equipment
Resistance band, Bench
Movement pattern
Horizontal push
Level
Beginner
Type
Chest, Compound (multi-joint)

How to do it

  1. Anchor a band under the incline bench and lie back holding a handle in each hand.
  2. Start with the handles beside your chest, elbows bent.
  3. Press the handles up until your arms are straight above your chest.
  4. Return slowly to the start.

Tips

  • Control the return against the band's pull.
  • Keep your wrists stacked over your elbows.

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Muscles worked

Neck (Front)Upper traps (Front)Front delts — primary (Front)Side delts (Front)Chest — primary (Front)Serratus anterior (Front)Biceps (Front)Forearms & grip (Front)Abs (Front)Obliques (Front)Hip flexors (Front)Quads (Front)Adductors (Front)Shins (tibialis) (Front)Calves (Front)Outer shins (peroneals) (Front)Feet (arch & toes) (Front)Neck (Back)Upper traps (Back)Upper back (rhomboids, mid/lower traps) (Back)Rear delts (Back)Side delts (Back)Rotator cuff (Back)Lats (Back)Lower back (erectors) (Back)Triceps — secondary (Back)Forearms & grip (Back)Hip abductors (glute med) (Back)Glutes (Back)Hamstrings (Back)Adductors (Back)Calves (Back)
FrontBack
  • Primary: Chest, Front delts
  • Secondary: Triceps

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