Resistance Band Chest Exercises

On the subject of developing magnificent chests, you have the choice of doing the weights like barbells and dumbbells, the pushups which does not require any paraphernalia, or make use of resistance bands.

 Included in the exercises which do not require sophisticated exercise equipment are those using resistance bands.

Like dumbbells, resistance band chest exercises will work out the upper body muscles. Resistance bands workouts are excellent for tightening, shaping and strengthening the muscles of the chest.

This type of workout is intended for intermediate and advanced exercisers and focuses on endurance.

Exercises with resistance bands are popular for home exercise programs and even for those on travel because the bands are so portable. Health and fitness practitioners prefer them for rehabilitation, prevention of injury, muscle conditioning, and general strength.

The workouts using resistance bands are often included in programs that condition the cardiovascular system and other muscle groups that are often neglected with other exercises.

One of the resistance band exercises are the resistance band chest presses. These workouts target the triceps, deltoids and, most importantly, the pectoral muscles. Chest presses by means of resistance bands may be done lying down or while standing up. 

Resistance Band Chest Press

 Secure the bands to a strong object (a post or a fence) at chest level.

 Standing face away from the bands and holding the handles, position the resistance bands underneath your arms.

 Put one foot forward a little bit while keeping both of your knees slightly bent.

 Raise your elbows just below shoulder level, wrists right in front of the elbows and arms bent at an angle of 90 degrees.

 Push arms forward and inside a bit until arms are straight out fully in front.

 Return to starting position and repeat the movements.

 Do twelve to fifteen reps. 

Alternate Lying Chest Press

 Lie down flat on your back. Put the resistance bands underneath your back.

 Hold both ends of the bands with your hands.

 Press one of your arm upwards until it is straight up aimed towards the ceiling.

 Return the arm to its original position.

 Perform the routine with the other arm. This will make one rep.

 Doing 3 sets with 10 reps each is recommended.

So, if you are already bored and tired with performing chest presses using barbells and dumbbells then it is a good time to switch to resistance bands routines. To make the workouts more challenging to suit your taste, you can use those bands with more tension for increased resistance.