The Resistance Band Chest Press is a strength training exercise that targets the muscles of the chest, primarily the pectoralis major. It is a variation of the traditional chest press exercise, but using resistance bands instead of free weights or machines. This exercise effectively engages and strengthens the chest muscles while also involving the triceps and shoulders as secondary muscles.
First, grab one end of a band in one hand, wrap it around something that won’t move or break and grab the other end in the other hand. Be sure to attach it at chest height.
You should position yourself facing away from the anchor point. Also make sure you are far enough away that there is no slack when your hands are at shoulder height and your elbows are slightly behind you pointing backwards.
This is the starting position.
From here extend your hands forward, by extending at the elbows until the arms are fully extended or as far as you can. After this, slowly return the arms back to the starting position. This is one repetition, now repeat this for the desired amount.
If you have limited gripping ability try using the Active Hands D-Ring Aids and a Carabiner to make this exercise as safe as possible.
Tips
If you're using a round resistance band then using a back of a chair may be better to prevent it from moving up
If you struggle to keep in the position do the single arm variation