How to Do Chest Press Tubing Exercises

Chest press tubing exercises are performed against the resistance of a thick rubber band. The exercise replicates a chest press performed with weights, but the tubing is lighter and more portable. Strong chest muscles allow the biceps to support weight without damaging the shoulder's cartilage or rotator cuff.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Hold one end of the exercise tubing in each hand. Bring the tubing behind your back until it touches just under your shoulder blades. Move your feet shoulder-width apart and bend your knees slightly to soften your stance.
2. Bring your hands in close to your chest and raise them to shoulder height. Keep your elbows pointed down.
3. Press both hands straight out and toward each other in a smooth, controlled motion until your elbows are almost locked and your hands nearly touch. Focus on working the chest muscles as you press against the resistance created by the tubing. Hold the press for a moment.
4. Retract your hands straight back until they reach the starting position.

Tips & Warnings

• Vary the chest press tubing exercise. Press out with your palms facing one another or with your palms facing down.