Banded Upright Row
Muscle Groups: Traps
Banded Upright Row focuses on Traps, with Shoulders, Forearm working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Banded Upright Row with proper form and technique.
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Stand with your feet hip-width apart, placing the center of a resistance band under both feet.
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Hold a handle in each hand with an overhand grip, allowing your arms to extend fully towards the floor.
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Pull the band handles upwards towards your chin, leading with your elbows.
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Keep your elbows higher than your hands as you lift, then slowly lower the handles back to the starting position with control.
Secondary Muscles
While Banded Upright Row primarily targets Traps , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Shoulders, Forearm . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Banded Upright Row, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Banded Upright Row, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
