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How to do Band One Arm Twisting Chest Press

The band one arm twisting chest press is a unilateral chest exercise using a resistance band. It targets the pectorals while also engaging the shoulders and triceps. The twisting motion adds a rotational component, increasing core activation and coordination demands.

Band One Arm Twisting Chest Press demonstration
Primary muscle
Chest
Also works
Shoulders and Triceps
Equipment
Band
Level
Intermediate
Category
Chest

How to do Band One Arm Twisting Chest Press, step by step

  1. Attach the band to a sturdy anchor point at chest height.
  2. Stand with your side facing the anchor point and grab the band with one hand.
  3. Step away from the anchor point to create tension in the band.
  4. Position your feet shoulder-width apart and slightly bend your knees.
  5. Bring your hand holding the band across your body, towards the opposite shoulder.
  6. While maintaining tension in the band, push your hand forward and away from your body, extending your arm.
  7. Slowly return to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
  8. Switch sides and repeat the exercise with the other hand.

Muscles worked

Band One Arm Twisting Chest Press works your chest as the main mover, with help from your shoulders and triceps.

Track Band One Arm Twisting Chest Press in SPLYT

Band One Arm Twisting Chest Press is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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