Resistance Band Upright Row Exercise

The resistance band upright row exercise strengthens the upper back muscles which is great to improve posture, especially in overuse shoulder injuries.

Teaching Points

  • Position the centre of the band underneath your foot.  
  • Hold the ends of the band in your hands and start with your arms straight, pointing to your feet.  
  • Pull upwards and bend the elbows out behind you.  
  • Slowly return to the starting position.  

Muscles Worked

  • Trapezius.
  • Anterior fibres of Deltoid.  
  • Biceps Brachii.  

Alternative exercises

  • Upright row with a barbell.  

Related Injuries

  • Postural kyphosis.