Band exercise library · Shoulders
Resistance Band Side Raises
Explore resistance band side raises from Band’s exercise library, with the app’s movement demonstration, instructions, and target muscles.
From the Band app
Resistance Band Side Raises
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Equipment and muscles
A resistance band with handles, held under your feet as described in the app. No door anchor used in this demonstration.
- Primary muscles
- Shoulders
- Secondary muscles
- Abs
Instructions from the app
- Place your left foot onto the middle of a resistance band.
- Step forward with the right.
- Tighten your abdominals and avoid arching your back.
- Maintaining a slight bend in the elbows at all times, slowly raise your arms up from the sides of your body.
- Be sure to favor the front as you lift.
- Once your arms reach parallel with the floor, pause, feel the contraction, and slowly lower back down.
These demonstrations explain the app’s exercises; they are not an individual training prescription. Use your equipment manufacturer’s instructions and seek qualified guidance if you are unsure of the movement.