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Shoulders exercise

Loop Band Upright Row

Short vertical pull for shoulders and traps. The band provides resistance throughout the movement.

  • Primary muscleShoulders
  • Also worksUpper back
  • EquipmentResistance band
  • TypeCompound
  • MovementVertical pull
  • LevelBeginner
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Loop Band Upright Row, exercise photo
  • Shoulders
  • Upper back
  • Resistance band

How to do the Loop Band Upright Row

4 steps, in the order you do them.

  1. Secure the band at the indicated point and get into position with tension from the start of the movement.
  2. Raise the weight close to your body, leading with your elbows to a comfortable height.
  3. Lower slowly without raising your shoulders toward your ears.
  4. Repeat at a controlled pace without using momentum.

Muscles worked

Common Loop Band Upright Row mistakes

What goes wrong most often when you do the Loop Band Upright Row, and how to fix it.

  • Your hands rise to your chin and your elbows end up below them.

    Lead with your elbows and stop the pull when they reach shoulder height.

  • Your hands come together in the center and your wrists bend.

    Grip the band shoulder-width apart and pull up with straight wrists.

  • Stepping on the band with just one foot makes it pull crooked.

    Step on the band with both feet hip-width apart so both sides pull evenly.

Alternatives to the Loop Band Upright Row

They work the shoulders with other equipment, including options for training at home.

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Frequently asked questions

What muscles does the Loop Band Upright Row work?

The Loop Band Upright Row works mainly the shoulders. It also works the upper back.

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