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Band Single-Arm Chest Press

Build a stronger chest with just a band! This single-arm press targets muscles while improving stability. Try it now!

The Band Single-Arm Chest Press mainly works the chest and shoulders, with help from the triceps and core. You'll need: resistance bands.

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Required Equipment

Resistance Bands
Resistance Bands

Band Single-Arm Chest Press Muscles Worked

Primary

Chest (pectoralis major, sternal head); Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)

Secondary

Triceps (triceps brachii); Abdominals (rectus abdominis)

How to do the Band Single-Arm Chest Press

  1. Attach the resistance band to a sturdy anchor point at about chest height. Stand with your side facing the anchor point, and hold the end of the resistance band with the hand farthest from it (right hand if the anchor is to your left, and vice versa).

  2. Step away from the anchor point to create tension in the resistance band. Keep your feet shoulder-width apart and stagger them slightly for balance, with the foot opposite the working arm forward.

  3. Extend the arm holding the resistance band across your body. Make sure your palm is facing down, and keep a slight bend in the elbow.

  4. Activate your core to stabilize your torso. Start with your hand near the center of your chest, with the band at tension.

  5. Push your hand forward and across your body, maintaining alignment with your chest, until your arm is fully extended. Your body should remain facing forward, resisting the twist that the band is trying to create.

  6. Slowly return your arm to the starting position, controlling the movement as the band pulls your arm backward.

  7. Perform the desired number of repetitions and sets with one arm before switching sides and repeating the exercise with the opposite arm.

Ensure that you maintain good form throughout the exercise by keeping your shoulders down and back, avoiding shrugging, and not letting your torso rotate or your hips sway.

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Band Single-Arm Chest Press FAQs

What muscles does the Band Single-Arm Chest Press work?

The Band Single-Arm Chest Press mainly works the chest and shoulders, with help from the triceps and core. The main muscles are the pectoralis major and anterior deltoid.

What equipment do you need for the Band Single-Arm Chest Press?

Resistance bands.

What workout day should the Band Single-Arm Chest Press go on?

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

What are some Band Single-Arm Chest Press variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Band Single-Arm Shoulder Press, Band Standing Single-Arm Chest Fly, Alternating Band Low Chest Fly and Band Bench Press.

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