Ball Band Overhead Press

Primary Muscle Group: Upper back and shoulders

Muscle Groups Worked in This Exercise: Deltoideus, anterior and middle parts, Trapezius, Superior, middle and inferior parts

Preparation: Sit on the ball and place the exercise band under both feet. Grasp the ends of the band and bend your elbows so that your hands are in front of your shoulders with your palms facing forward.

Breathing: Exhale to raise your arms, inhale to lower them to start.

Execution: Grasping the band, raise your hands above your head. Remember to keep your shoulders relaxed and down. Inhale and lower back to start and repeat for all reps.

Comments: This is a great exercise to get that strong upper body that you're looking for. It's also a great core muscle strengthener.


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