How to Do Band Incline Bench Press

Band Incline Bench Press is a chest exercise using bench and resistance band, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Chest

Equipment

Bench, Resistance band

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Band Incline Bench Press

  1. 01Secure the resistance band under the incline bench and lie back with the band behind the torso.
  2. 02Grip the ends of the band in each hand with the elbows flared at a forty-five degree angle.
  3. 03Press both hands toward the ceiling until the arms are fully extended over the upper chest.
  4. 04Lower the hands back toward the chest while resisting the tension of the band.
  5. 05Maintain a stable arch in the mid-back and keep the feet planted firmly on the floor.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Band Incline Bench Press

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Chest Pushes the arms forward and across the body.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Loop the band around the bench or base of the rack to ensure the resistance increases as you reach full elbow extension.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Band Incline Bench Press questions

What muscles does Band Incline Bench Press work?

Band Incline Bench Press is catalogued as a chest exercise in A90 Training Club, with the chest as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Band Incline Bench Press correctly?

Secure the resistance band under the incline bench and lie back with the band behind the torso. Grip the ends of the band in each hand with the elbows flared at a forty-five degree angle. Press both hands toward the ceiling until the arms are fully extended over the upper chest. Lower the hands back toward the chest while resisting the tension of the band. Maintain a stable arch in the mid-back and keep the feet planted firmly on the floor.

What is the A90 coach tip for Band Incline Bench Press?

Loop the band around the bench or base of the rack to ensure the resistance increases as you reach full elbow extension.

Is Band Incline Bench Press suitable for beginners?

Band Incline Bench Press is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Band Incline Bench Press?

Band Incline Bench Press uses bench and resistance band.

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