Exercise: Chest Press, with either Resistance Bands or Dumbbells
How: Using resistance bands:
Secure the Band: Secure a resistance band with handles or a loop band to a sturdy anchor point (such as a door anchor, squat rack, or pole) at about chest height. (Alternatively, you can loop the band around your upper back or shoulder blades if you aren’t using an anchor point).
Take Your Stance: Face away from the anchor point with your back to it, grab the handles or ends in each hand, and step forward until the band is taut.
Find Stability: Adjust feet into a staggered stance (one foot in front of the other) with a tight core and a slight forward lean for better balance. Position your hands at chest level with your elbows bent and slightly out.
Press Forward: Push your hands straight out in front of you until your arms are nearly extended, keeping a soft bend in your elbows to protect the joints.
Squeeze and Return: Squeeze your chest muscles hard at full extension, then slowly control the movement back to the starting position without letting the band snap you backward.
Weights: If using weights, perform on a flat bench. Use a light to moderate weight. Exhale on the push, inhale on the decline.
Aim for 8-10 each hour, throughout your day, between meetings
You’ve got this!
Equipment: Resistance bands or small weights.
