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Banded Shoulder Press

Beginner, Upper body, Shoulders, 3 x 12 reps

How to do it

Overhead press with the long loop under both feet.

You'll need

Steps

  1. Banded Shoulder Press: front three-quarter shoulder rack with bent elbows and visible loop under feet.

    Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart. Place the resistance band under both feet and hold other ends in each hand. Bring your hands to shoulder height, elbows bent, with your palms facing forward.

  2. Banded Shoulder Press: both hands press overhead.

    Engage your core and press both hands overhead, extending your arms upward against the band.

  3. Banded Shoulder Press: top hold with neutral ribcage/spine guide.

    Pause briefly at the top with your arms extended. Keep your shoulders relaxed and avoid arching your lower back.

  4. Banded Shoulder Press: hands return to shoulders.

    Slowly lower your hands back to shoulder height with control. Repeat for the planned number of repetitions.

Stop if you feel pain. This is general guidance, not medical advice.

Do it with

More long loop resistance band exercises