Upright Row Using Resistance Bands

Differentiation: Mechanics

This variation of a Standing Row is unique. Here is how: you use a double-handle resistance band | instead of weights. The center of the band is anchored under your feet. As you pull the band farther and make it thinner and longer, | the amount of resistance your middle deltoids feel increases. Maximizing resistance adds to the overall endurance and definition of your shoulders.

Starting Position

To get into starting position, do this...

1) Obtain elastic exercise bands (the kind with handles).

2) Locate an area of the gym with ample floor space to perform the exercise.

3) Stand upright

4) Grasp the handle of the exercise band in each hand.

5) Place your feet in the center of the exercise band. Make sure the band is equal on both your left and right side.

6) Bring your feet close together on the band.

7) Hold the handles against your thighs.

8) ...with your palms facing the front of thighs.

Main Mechanics

Once in starting position, do this...

1) This is the starting position.

2) Exhale as you lift the handles as high as you can,...

3) ...until the handles reach chest level.

4) This is the ending position.

5) Hold this position for a count of one second.

6) Then, inhale as you gradually lower the handles until your arms are again straight and your hands are resting against your thighs.

7) Repeat reps for a full set.

Proper Form

Pay special attention to following proper form by...

Your elbows should flare outward as you lift.

Keep the handle attachments close to your body.

Be sure to use your shoulder muscles, not your biceps and triceps, to perform this exercise.

Gear Advice

To perform this exercise, you will need resistance bands. If your gym does not offer resistance bands or you do not want to use the dirty pads at your gym or if you want to perform this exercise at home, we have listed a link below to SKLZ brand Power Strapz - a Portable Weight Suspension Training System - which you can order from Amazon dot com. You take these with you to the gym or you can perform this exercise at home..

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