This exercise is Shoulder Press with a Resistance Band and its aim is to strengthen the deltoid muscles on the front of your shoulder.

In standing place one end of the resistance band under your foot or anchored onto a solid object infront of you, and holding the other end in your hand start with your hand in-line with your shoulder. Then move the hand up above your head to the top of the movement. Once at the top of this movement in a slow and controlled manner return to the start position. Make sure when you are returning to the start position you are in control of the movement and don’t simply allow the band to pull you back, as it will require less effort from your muscles. You may have to adjust the tension on the band, or perhaps what it’s anchored to, so that there is an appropriate amount of tension in the band at the end of the movement.

Aim to complete the reps and sets as suggested in your free rehabilitation programme from our website.

To make this exercise more challenging, you could change to a resistance band with a greater resistance, or perhaps try this exercise with dumbbells.

To make this easier you can simply select a band with less resistance, or perhaps try the Shoulder Flexion Mobility Exercise – this exercise video is available on our channel.