- ALTERNATIVE: SHOULDER PRESS WITH RESISTANCE BANDS
We’re big fans of resistance bands. They provide consistent force through the entire range of movement. They are easy to use and come in different thicknesses—thus, different levels of resistance.
For a shoulder press, simply stand on the resistance band and perform the same motion as you would with dumbbells or a bar. It’s best to use bands that have handles at the ends.
- PROGRESSION 1: PUSH PRESS
The push press exercise is like a shoulder press, but also incorporates a press using the lower body. It is a more complex compound movement that engages the core, hips, and legs.
- PROGRESSION 2: STANDING ARNOLD PRESS
This comes from a famous Arnold (not named Palmer), the standing Arnold press adds another degree of complexity.
