How to Do Band Seated Neutral Grip Shoulders Press

Band Seated Neutral Grip Shoulders Press is a shoulders exercise using resistance band, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Resistance band

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Band Seated Neutral Grip Shoulders Press

  1. 01Sit on a bench or chair with the resistance band looped under the glutes and a handle in each hand.
  2. 02Position the hands at shoulder height with palms facing each other and elbows tucked slightly forward.
  3. 03Drive the handles toward the ceiling until the arms reach full extension above the head.
  4. 04Exhale during the ascent and pause briefly at the top without locking the elbows.
  5. 05Lower the hands back to the starting position at shoulder level while maintaining tension on the band.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Band Seated Neutral Grip Shoulders Press

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Rear delts Pulls the arm back and stabilises the shoulder.

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

Avoid shrugging the traps into the ears by keeping the shoulder blades pinned down against the chair throughout the press.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Band Seated Neutral Grip Shoulders Press questions

What muscles does Band Seated Neutral Grip Shoulders Press work?

Band Seated Neutral Grip Shoulders Press is catalogued as a shoulders exercise in A90 Training Club, with the shoulders as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Band Seated Neutral Grip Shoulders Press correctly?

Sit on a bench or chair with the resistance band looped under the glutes and a handle in each hand. Position the hands at shoulder height with palms facing each other and elbows tucked slightly forward. Drive the handles toward the ceiling until the arms reach full extension above the head. Exhale during the ascent and pause briefly at the top without locking the elbows. Lower the hands back to the starting position at shoulder level while maintaining tension on the band.

What is the A90 coach tip for Band Seated Neutral Grip Shoulders Press?

Avoid shrugging the traps into the ears by keeping the shoulder blades pinned down against the chair throughout the press.

Is Band Seated Neutral Grip Shoulders Press suitable for beginners?

Band Seated Neutral Grip Shoulders Press is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Band Seated Neutral Grip Shoulders Press?

Band Seated Neutral Grip Shoulders Press uses resistance band.

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