Shoulder Press - With Bands

A beginner strength exercise for the shoulders, done with a resistance band.

Shoulder Press - With Bands: finishing position

Main muscles: Shoulders
Also works: Triceps
Equipment: Resistance band
Level: Beginner
Type: Compound
Movement: Push

How to do the Shoulder Press - With Bands

To begin, stand on an exercise band so that tension begins at arm's length. Grasp the handles and lift them so that the hands are at shoulder height at each side.
Rotate the wrists so that the palms of your hands are facing forward. Your elbows should be bent, with the upper arms and forearms in line to the torso. This is your starting position.
As you exhale, lift the handles up until your arms are fully extended overhead.

Sets and reps

Strength	3–5 sets of 3–5 reps, rest 2–3 minutes
Muscle	3–4 sets of 6–10 reps, rest about 2 minutes
Endurance or fat loss	2–3 sets of 12–15 reps, rest 60–90 seconds

Log every set in MyoStats and it works out your estimated one-rep max and suggests the next weight or rep target, so you keep progressing without guessing.

Alternatives to the Shoulder Press - With Bands

Questions

What muscles does the Shoulder Press - With Bands work?

Mainly the shoulders, with the triceps helping.

Is the Shoulder Press - With Bands good for beginners?

Yes. It's rated a beginner exercise: start light and learn the movement before adding weight.

What can I do instead of the Shoulder Press - With Bands?

Good alternatives that train the shoulders: Back Flyes - With Bands, External Rotation with Band, Band Pull Apart or Internal Rotation with Band.

How many sets and reps of the Shoulder Press - With Bands should I do?

Strength: 3–5 sets of 3–5 reps, rest 2–3 minutes. Muscle: 3–4 sets of 6–10 reps, rest about 2 minutes. Endurance or fat loss: 2–3 sets of 12–15 reps, rest 60–90 seconds.

Exercise steps and photos: free-exercise-db (public domain).