Exercise

Seated Band Chest Press

Also known as: resistance band seated chest press, band chest press, seated band press

Seated Band Chest Press is a compound exercise for the chest. Main target: middle chest. Also works: triceps lateral head and anterior deltoid. Equipment: bands.

EquipmentBands
TypeCompound (multi-joint)
MovementPush
CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

How to do it

  1. Sit on a bench or chair with a resistance band wrapped around your upper back, holding an end in each hand at chest level.
  2. Press both hands forward until the arms are extended in front of your chest.
  3. Squeeze the chest, then let the hands return with control while the band stays taut.

Similar exercises

Bench Press - With Bands
Bands
Middle chest
Cross Over - With Bands
Bands
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Alternatives with other equipment

Barbell Bench Press - Medium Grip
Barbell
Middle chest
Dumbbell Bench Press
Dumbbell
Middle chest
Pushups
Bodyweight
Middle chest
Leverage Chest Press
Machine
Middle chest
Alternating Floor Press
Kettlebell
Middle chest
Cable Chest Press
Cable
Middle chest
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