Band Overhead Press
Muscles worked
- Anterior Deltoid
- Lateral Deltoid
- Triceps Brachii
- Trapezius Upper Fibers
- CategoryPush
- Default target3 sets × 8–12 reps
- EquipmentBand
- Movement patternVertical Push
- Training stylesHypertrophy, Strength
- LevelBeginner-friendly
Technique
Setup
Stand on the middle of the band, feet shoulder-width. Bring your hands to shoulder height, palms forward.
Movement
Press both hands straight overhead until arms are extended, then lower with control back to your shoulders.
Form Tip
Squeeze your glutes and brace your core so your ribs stay down and your back does not arch.
Increase Difficulty
Widen your stance to shorten the band or press one arm at a time.
Decrease Difficulty
Stand on the band with one foot only.
Hear the cue
The trainer's spoken setup and form tip for this exercise — the same clips Flex plays in a session.