Benefits of banded upright rows
Banded upright rows target the upper back and shoulders. They work the deltoids, teres major and minor, deltoids, infraspinatus, and trapezius - muscle groups that are essential in supporting your thoracic spine and shoulder movement.
Adding this exercise to your fitness or rehabilitation routine is easy since it only requires a resistance band.
How to do banded upright rows
- Loop the band under your feet and grab an end in each hand. There should be tension in the band before you start your set. If there’s not, you may need to grip lower down on the band or spread your feet further apart.
- Stand up straight and look forward. Do not round or arch your back.
- As you go through the exercise, your hands should remain at around shoulder width apart.
- Bend your elbows and pull your hands straight up to your shoulders, keeping them close to your body as you go. Your palms should always face the floor.
- Extend your arms back to the starting position.
- Repeat 10-15 reps in 2-3 sets.
Support your banded rows!
Exercise is vital for recovering from injury or surgery. However, your joints often require a bit of extra protection. Here, we’d recommend the EpiTrain Elbow Brace or OmoTrain Shoulder Brace, depending on where the damage is.
- Compression knit fabric activates the muscle to support the joint
- It works with the braces’ massage pads to relieve pain
- Compression also boosts circulation and reduces swelling
