Best Shoulders Workouts With Resistance Bands

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Resistance bands are a versatile tool that utilize their elasticity to provide varying levels of resistance throughout an exercise range of motion.

This unique property enables customized resistance tailored to individual capabilities.

The shoulder muscles, or deltoids, are crucial for controlling and stabilizing shoulder movements in various upper-body workouts.

Common exercises for targeting this muscle group include overhead presses and straight arm raises, both of which can be enhanced using resistance bands.

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Workout 2

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Workout 3

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The 15 Best Shoulders Exercises with Resistance Bands

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1. Handle Band Forward Raise
SETS LOGGED
221,918
Shoulders Strength
83 mScore
Shoulders
Handle Bands
The Handle Band Forward Raise is a shoulder exercise that uses a resistance band to build strength. It helps isolate the shoulder muscles and prevents using your lower body to cheat the movement.
How to do it
The Handle Band Forward Raise is a shoulder exercise that uses a resistance band to build strength. It helps isolate the shoulder muscles and prevents using your lower body to cheat the movement.
Sets, Reps, Weight
1
9reps
2
9reps
3
9reps
4
9reps
Full Video & Instructions
2. Handle Band Lateral Raise
SETS LOGGED
220,604
Shoulders Strength
76 mScore
Shoulders
Handle Bands
The Handle Band Lateral Raise targets the shoulder muscles, specifically the lateral deltoids, using a resistance band. This exercise increases shoulder strength and width while being easier on the joints compared to dumbbells.
How to do it
The Handle Band Lateral Raise targets the shoulder muscles, specifically the lateral deltoids, using a resistance band. This exercise increases shoulder strength and width while being easier on the joints compared to dumbbells.
Sets, Reps, Weight
1
9reps
2
9reps
3
9reps
4
9reps
Full Video & Instructions
3. Handle Band Shoulder Press
SETS LOGGED
183,818
Shoulders Strength
79 mScore
Shoulders
Handle Bands
The Handle Band Shoulder Press is a great exercise for building strength in your shoulders and arms. It uses a resistance band to offer a full range of motion while being easier on your joints than dumbbells.
How to do it
The Handle Band Shoulder Press is a great exercise for building strength in your shoulders and arms. It uses a resistance band to offer a full range of motion while being easier on your joints than dumbbells.
Sets, Reps, Weight
1
8reps
2
8reps
3
8reps
4
8reps
Full Video & Instructions
4. Handle Band Upright Row
SETS LOGGED
209,387
Shoulders Strength
76 mScore
Shoulders
Handle Bands
The Handle Band Upright Row targets your shoulders and upper back using a resistance band. It helps improve posture while reducing the risk of shoulder injuries compared to using a barbell.
How to do it
The Handle Band Upright Row targets your shoulders and upper back using a resistance band. It helps improve posture while reducing the risk of shoulder injuries compared to using a barbell.
Sets, Reps, Weight
1
9reps
2
9reps
3
9reps
4
9reps
Full Video & Instructions
5. Mini Loop Band Overhead Fly
SETS LOGGED
213,849
Shoulders Strength
83 mScore
Shoulders
Mini Loop Bands
The Mini Loop Band Overhead Fly is a simple exercise that strengthens your shoulders and upper back. By using a mini loop band, you add resistance which helps improve muscle strength and stability while promoting shoulder health.
How to do it
The Mini Loop Band Overhead Fly is a simple exercise that strengthens your shoulders and upper back. By using a mini loop band, you add resistance which helps improve muscle strength and stability while promoting shoulder health.
Sets, Reps, Weight
1
9reps
2
9reps
3
9reps
4
9reps
Full Video & Instructions
6. Mini Loop Band Reverse Fly
SETS LOGGED
78,912
Shoulders Strength
85 mScore
Shoulders
Mini Loop Bands
The Mini Loop Band Reverse Fly strengthens the muscles in your upper back and shoulders. Using a mini loop band adds extra resistance, which helps build muscle and improve posture for better upper body strength.
How to do it
The Mini Loop Band Reverse Fly strengthens the muscles in your upper back and shoulders. Using a mini loop band adds extra resistance, which helps build muscle and improve posture for better upper body strength.
Sets, Reps, Weight
1
9reps
2
9reps
3
9reps
4
9reps
Full Video & Instructions
7. Mini Loop Band Lateral Shoulder Raise
SETS LOGGED
101,538
Shoulders Strength
88 mScore
Shoulders
Mini Loop Bands
The Mini Loop Band Lateral Shoulder Raise strengthens your shoulder muscles using a resistance band. This exercise helps improve muscle tone and stability in your shoulders.
How to do it
The Mini Loop Band Lateral Shoulder Raise strengthens your shoulder muscles using a resistance band. This exercise helps improve muscle tone and stability in your shoulders.
Sets, Reps, Weight
1
9reps
2
9reps
3
9reps
4
9reps
Full Video & Instructions
8. Mini Loop Band Alternating Lateral Shoulder Raise
SETS LOGGED
84,672
Shoulders Strength
89 mScore
Shoulders
Mini Loop Bands
The Mini Loop Band Alternating Lateral Shoulder Raise targets your shoulder muscles while using a resistance band for added strength. By raising one arm at a time, you also engage your core for better stability and balance.
How to do it
The Mini Loop Band Alternating Lateral Shoulder Raise targets your shoulder muscles while using a resistance band for added strength. By raising one arm at a time, you also engage your core for better stability and balance.
Sets, Reps, Weight
1
8reps
2
8reps
3
8reps
4
8reps
Full Video & Instructions
9. Loop Band Seated Shoulder Press
SETS LOGGED
36,813
Shoulders Strength
94 mScore
Shoulders
Loop Bands
The Loop Band Seated Shoulder Press is a simple exercise that helps build strength in your shoulders and upper body while seated. This position allows you to focus on your deltoids with stability and is ideal for those with limited mobility in their legs.
How to do it
The Loop Band Seated Shoulder Press is a simple exercise that helps build strength in your shoulders and upper body while seated. This position allows you to focus on your deltoids with stability and is ideal for those with limited mobility in their legs.
Full Video & Instructions
10. Loop Band Face Pull
SETS LOGGED
66,411
Shoulders Strength
73 mScore
Shoulders
Loop Bands
The Loop Band Face Pull strengthens the upper back and shoulders, helping improve posture and shoulder health. Using a resistance band makes this exercise adaptable and effective for beginners.
How to do it
The Loop Band Face Pull strengthens the upper back and shoulders, helping improve posture and shoulder health. Using a resistance band makes this exercise adaptable and effective for beginners.
Full Video & Instructions
11. Loop Band Shoulder External Rotation
SETS LOGGED
64,931
Shoulders Strength
52 mScore
Shoulders
Loop Bands
The Loop Band Shoulder External Rotation exercise strengthens the rotator cuff muscles, improving shoulder stability and mobility. It is suitable for everyone, especially athletes looking to enhance shoulder health and prevent injuries.
How to do it
The Loop Band Shoulder External Rotation exercise strengthens the rotator cuff muscles, improving shoulder stability and mobility. It is suitable for everyone, especially athletes looking to enhance shoulder health and prevent injuries.
Sets, Reps, Weight
1
8reps
2
8reps
3
8reps
4
8reps
Full Video & Instructions
12. Loop Band Shoulder External Rotation at 90°
SETS LOGGED
43,105
Shoulders Strength
71 mScore
Shoulders
Loop Bands
This exercise strengthens the shoulder muscles responsible for external rotation, which is important for everyday movements and sports. Using a loop band allows you to adjust the resistance for a more effective workout while promoting shoulder stability and injury prevention.
How to do it
This exercise strengthens the shoulder muscles responsible for external rotation, which is important for everyday movements and sports. Using a loop band allows you to adjust the resistance for a more effective workout while promoting shoulder stability and injury prevention.
Sets, Reps, Weight
1
8reps
2
8reps
3
8reps
4
8reps
Full Video & Instructions
13. Loop Band Shoulder Internal Rotation at 90°
SETS LOGGED
35,589
Shoulders Strength
77 mScore
Shoulders
Loop Bands
This exercise strengthens the rotator cuff by focusing on internal shoulder rotation with the arm at a 90-degree angle. Using a loop band helps improve shoulder stability, which is important for everyday movements and sports activities.
How to do it
This exercise strengthens the rotator cuff by focusing on internal shoulder rotation with the arm at a 90-degree angle. Using a loop band helps improve shoulder stability, which is important for everyday movements and sports activities.
Full Video & Instructions
14. Mini Loop Band Scapular Retraction
SETS LOGGED
50,022
Shoulders Strength
87 mScore
Shoulders
Mini Loop Bands
The Mini Loop Band Scapular Retraction exercise strengthens the upper back and improves posture. Using a mini loop band adds resistance, making it a great choice for preventing shoulder injuries.
How to do it
The Mini Loop Band Scapular Retraction exercise strengthens the upper back and improves posture. Using a mini loop band adds resistance, making it a great choice for preventing shoulder injuries.
Sets, Reps, Weight
1
9reps
2
9reps
3
9reps
4
9reps
Full Video & Instructions
15. Loop Band High Pull
SETS LOGGED
39,444
Shoulders Strength
73 mScore
Shoulders
Loop Bands
The Loop Band High Pull is a great exercise for strengthening your shoulders, upper back, and traps. Using a loop band provides adjustable resistance that is easier on your joints than traditional weights.
How to do it
The Loop Band High Pull is a great exercise for strengthening your shoulders, upper back, and traps. Using a loop band provides adjustable resistance that is easier on your joints than traditional weights.
Full Video & Instructions

Best Shoulders Workouts With Resistance Bands

About

Workout 1

Shoulders

Handle Band Forward Raise

Handle Band Lateral Raise

Handle Band Shoulder Press

Handle Band Upright Row

Mini Loop Band Overhead Fly

Mini Loop Band Reverse Fly

Take the guesswork out of training.

Workout 2

Shoulders

Mini Loop Band Lateral Shoulder Raise

Mini Loop Band Alternating Lateral Shoulder Raise

Loop Band Seated Shoulder Press

Loop Band Face Pull

Loop Band Shoulder External Rotation

Loop Band Shoulder External Rotation at 90°

Workout 3

Shoulders

Loop Band Shoulder Internal Rotation at 90°

Mini Loop Band Scapular Retraction

Loop Band High Pull

Loop Band Single Arm Archer Pull

Loop Band Underhand Front Raise

Handle Band Forward Raise

The 15 Best Shoulders Exercises with Resistance Bands

1. Handle Band Forward Raise

How to do it

2. Handle Band Lateral Raise

How to do it

3. Handle Band Shoulder Press

How to do it

4. Handle Band Upright Row

How to do it

5. Mini Loop Band Overhead Fly

How to do it

6. Mini Loop Band Reverse Fly

How to do it

7. Mini Loop Band Lateral Shoulder Raise

How to do it

8. Mini Loop Band Alternating Lateral Shoulder Raise

How to do it

9. Loop Band Seated Shoulder Press

How to do it

10. Loop Band Face Pull

How to do it

11. Loop Band Shoulder External Rotation

How to do it

12. Loop Band Shoulder External Rotation at 90°

How to do it

13. Loop Band Shoulder Internal Rotation at 90°

How to do it

14. Mini Loop Band Scapular Retraction

How to do it

15. Loop Band High Pull

How to do it

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