How to Do
How to Do Alternating Resistance Bands Overhead Shoulder Press, Speed
The alternating overhead press 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 the alternating overhead press.
Beginning
Beginning Resistance Bands Overhead Shoulder Press
Straighten the band above your head. As you drop your arms to shoulder height, pull the band apart and press your hands out to the sides. For a few seconds, stay in this position. Return to the starting position carefully.
Movement
Resistance Bands Overhead Shoulder Press 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.
Benefits
Resistance Bands Overhead Shoulder Press Benefits
This exercise can be done either at home or in the gym.
This exercise will strengthen your shoulder muscles. Your core muscles will also be activated to keep your torso stable as you perform the exercise.
This exercise should be done quickly and will help develop upper body power.
Exercise Aliases
How to Do a Shoulder Press
