Strength

Band Upright Row

The Band Upright Row is a resistance band workout targeting shoulders and upper back. It enhances upper body strength, stability, and builds endurance. The exercise involves pulling the band up close to the body.

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Band Upright Row instructions

Step-by-step instructions

Step on the middle of a resistance band with both feet, holding the ends in each hand.

Stand tall, pull your shoulders down and back, and hold your hands close to your body with palms facing inward.

Lift both hands towards your chin, elbows bending out to the sides.

Your hands should reach your chest, and your elbows should be level with or slightly above your shoulders.

Slowly lower your hands back to the starting position and repeat.

Step on the middle of a resistance band with both feet, holding the ends in each hand.

Stand tall, pull your shoulders down and back, and hold your hands close to your body with palms facing inward.

Lift both hands towards your chin, elbows bending out to the sides.

Your hands should reach your chest, and your elbows should be level with or slightly above your shoulders.

Slowly lower your hands back to the starting position and repeat.

Equipment needed

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Bench

Bosu

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Machine

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