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Band upright row

A isolation exercise for the side delts, with help from the traps. Equipment: resistance bands.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Stand on the band, hands close together in front of the thighs.
  2. Lead with the elbows up to chest height
  3. Lower slowly

Muscles worked

Band upright row: 3D figure mid-rep with the side delts highlighted

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