Ball Band Chest Press Show Images Show All Exercises     Primary Muscle Group: Chest, abs, thighs. Muscle Groups Worked in This Exercise: Anterior Deltoids, Pectoralis Major, Rectus Abdominus, Quadriceps Preparation: Lie with your upper back, neck and head supported by the ball - place an exercise band between your back and the ball. Grasp the band in each hand and bend your elbows at 90 degrees. Breathing: Exhale when pressing hands up, inhale as you return them to start position. Execution: As you press your hands towards the ceiling, exhale. Inhale as you bring your hands back down to starting position. Comments: This one tones your back, your abdomen and your thighs. Remember to keep those hips lifted throughout. Here are a few suggested alternative exercises: Ball Dumbbell Chest Flys Ball Dumbbell Chest Press Ball Dumbbell Pullover Ball Incline Dumbbell Fly Ball Incline Dumbbell Press Ball Push Ups Band Chest Press Band Decline Chest Press Band Incline Chest Press Bench Press - Barbell Bench Press - Hammer Strength Cable Crossover Cable Pullover Chest Press - Hammer Strength Chest Press - Machine Decline Bench Press - Barbell Decline Dumbbell Fly Decline Dumbbell Press Flat Dumbbell Fly Flat Dumbbell Press Incline Dumbbell Fly Incline Dumbbell Press Push Ups