Alternating Overhead Shoulder Press With Resistance Bands With Rotation, Speed

How to Do

How to Do Alternating Overhead Shoulder Press With Resistance Bands With Rotation Speed

Each alternating overhead shoulder press with resistance bands with rotation speed should begin with good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.

If any pain is experienced, immediately stop this alternating overhead shoulder press with resistance bands with rotation speed.

Beginning

Beginning Overhead Shoulder Press With Resistance Bands

To make this exercise more challenging, instead of shifting your body from side to side, rotate your torso and hips to one side, and perform a shoulder press on that side. As you rotate to the other side, bring the extended arm back to the shoulder and simultaneously press up with the other arm. Doing this more quickly will also increase the level of difficulty.

Movement

Overhead Shoulder Press With Resistance Bands Movement

1. Choose a very light resistance band. Hold the handles and place your feet in the center of the band, about two feet apart.

2. Make sure that your body is aligned with your head, shoulders, hips, and knees in line. Tighten up your abdominals and bring the handles up to your shoulders with your palms facing forward.

3. Shift your body from side to side in a very subtle movement. As you shift to one side, press the arm on that side straight up until your elbow is fully extended. As you shift to the other side, bring the extended arm back to the shoulder and simultaneously press up with the other arm. You'll find that your hips will rock from side to side as your body moves.

4. This should be a smooth and rhythmic movement.