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Alternating Ground-Pound Press

The Alternating Ground-Pound Press is a compound exercise that mainly works the chest and core, with help from the shoulders and triceps. You'll need: resistance bands.

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Required Equipment

Resistance Bands
Resistance Bands

Alternating Ground-Pound Press Muscles Worked

Primary

Chest (pectoralis major, sternal head); Abdominals (rectus abdominis)

Secondary

Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Triceps (triceps brachii)

Alternating Ground-Pound Press FAQs

What muscles does the Alternating Ground-Pound Press work?

The Alternating Ground-Pound Press mainly works the chest and core, with help from the shoulders and triceps. The main muscles are the pectoralis major and rectus abdominis.

What equipment do you need for the Alternating Ground-Pound Press?

Resistance bands.

Is the Alternating Ground-Pound Press a compound exercise?

Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.

What workout day should the Alternating Ground-Pound Press go on?

It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.

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