Band Shoulder Press

Setup

1. 01Stand on the band with both feet about hip width apart.
2. 02Bring a handle or loop end to each shoulder, palms facing forward or slightly in.
3. 03Set elbows slightly in front of the body, under the hands.
4. 04Brace the trunk and squeeze the glutes to lock the ribcage down.

Execution

1. 01Press both hands straight up until the elbows reach full lockout.
2. 02Keep the wrists stacked over the elbows as the band stretches.
3. 03Finish with the biceps close to the ears.
4. 04Lower under control back to shoulder height without losing tension.

Checkpoints

• -Full elbow lockout is reached every rep despite peak band tension.
• -Ribs stay down; no backward lean to finish reps.
• -Hands travel vertically, not out in front.
• -Feet keep the band pinned at a consistent width.

Common mistakes

• -Leaning back and turning it into an incline press.
• -Stopping short of lockout where the band is hardest.
• -Letting the band pull the hands forward on the descent.
• -Standing on the band unevenly so one arm works against more tension.