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Shoulders · Intermediate

Band Upright Row

Band upright row for controlled shoulder, upper-back, trapezius, and biceps accessory work.

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Band Upright Row demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

ShouldersUpper BackTraps NeckBiceps

Equipment

Resistance Band

Sets × reps

3 × 12

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Stand evenly on the center of a resistance band and hold its ends in front of your thighs with an overhand grip.
  2. 02Brace your trunk and pull your elbows upward and outward while keeping your hands close to your body.
  3. 03Stop around lower-chest height, or earlier if you feel pinching or discomfort in either shoulder.
  4. 04Keep your wrists straight, your neck relaxed, and avoid aggressively shrugging at the top.
  5. 05Lower your hands to your thighs slowly while controlling the band tension, then repeat.

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