The Best 5 Upper Body Exercises to Do with Resistance Bands

Band row

1. Anchor a resistance band to a secure implement (such as a railing or a bed frame) at about chest level. Grab the handles and step back until the band develops a moderate amount of tension. Set your feet about shoulder width apart, bend your knees, and lower yourself down about 6 inches into a quarter squat.
2. Pull through your shoulder blades and elbows and bend your arms to pull the band in toward your rib cage, as if you were rowing. Pause for a full second in the contracted position.
3. Extend your arms to let the bands back out. Repeat for the suggested number of reps.

What it does: This resistance band move strengthens the muscles in your upper back and the front of your arms.

Form tip: When rowing the resistance band in, think about drawing your shoulder blades together.

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