Chest exercise · resistance band
Resistance Band Seated Chest Press
The resistance band seated chest press is a resistance band exercise that targets the chest (pectorals), with the shoulders and triceps assisting.
- Target muscle
- Pectorals
- Also works
- Shoulders, triceps
- Equipment
- Resistance band
- Body part
- Chest
How to do the resistance band seated chest press
- Sit on a chair or bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.
- Hold the resistance band handles in each hand, with your palms facing down and elbows bent at a 90-degree angle.
- Extend your arms forward, pushing the resistance band away from your chest.
- Pause for a moment at the end of the movement, then slowly return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps
Start with 3 sets of 10–15 reps, resting 45–60 seconds. When every set feels easy, add reps, slow the lowering phase or move to a harder variation.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is the chest (pectorals). The shoulders and triceps work as secondary muscles. See all chest exercises or every resistance band exercise.
