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.
