How to Do Band Incline Hammer Press

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

Primary muscle

Chest

Equipment

Resistance band

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Band Incline Hammer Press

  1. 01Anchor the resistance band at hip height and stand facing away with handles in each hand.
  2. 02Assume a staggered stance and hold the handles at shoulder height with palms facing each other.
  3. 03Press the bands forward and upward at a 45 degree angle until the arms are fully extended.
  4. 04Contract the chest muscles at the peak before returning the hands to the starting position.
  5. 05Inhale as the hands return to the shoulders and exhale during the press.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Band Incline Hammer 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

Step further away from the anchor point to increase the resistance at the lockout where the chest is most taxed.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Band Incline Hammer Press questions

What muscles does Band Incline Hammer Press work?

Band Incline Hammer 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 Hammer Press correctly?

Anchor the resistance band at hip height and stand facing away with handles in each hand. Assume a staggered stance and hold the handles at shoulder height with palms facing each other. Press the bands forward and upward at a 45 degree angle until the arms are fully extended. Contract the chest muscles at the peak before returning the hands to the starting position. Inhale as the hands return to the shoulders and exhale during the press.

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

Step further away from the anchor point to increase the resistance at the lockout where the chest is most taxed.

Is Band Incline Hammer Press suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Band Incline Hammer Press?

Band Incline Hammer Press uses resistance band.

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