Upper Body Resistance Band Loop Workout (Mini Band)

Using video stills for the pictures in these posts (vs shooting separate photos after I film) saves me a lot of time but … the mid-sentence facial expressions. Not sure if it’s worth the convenience lol. This upper body resistance band loop workout will take you just under 15 minutes and if my facial expressions by the end are any indication, you know it’s going to pack a good burn. 😉

Mini bands are awesome because they’re super versatile and take up no space at all if you want to pack them in your bags for a workout while traveling. I always get asked which brand I recommend, and I’ve linked to the ones I use below the video. I honestly just bought a cheap set on Amazon that came with five different tension weights and they’re nothing fancy but they do the trick!

Upper Body Resistance Band Loop Workout (Mini Band)

Equipment I Used:

• Mini band — Choose a medium or medium-heavy tension.

This workout is broken up into three circuits. For each circuit, you’ll do four exercises back to back for 30 seconds each. Rest for 15 seconds then repeat the circuit a second time. Rest for 30 seconds then move onto the next circuit.

As with all workouts, make sure to properly warm up beforehand. Always listen to your body, modifying or stopping as needed. For a guided warm up, I have two options:

• 5-Minute Warm Up
• 7-Minute Gentle Warm Up (no jumping, slower pace)

Workout Breakdown

See the above video for clips of each exercise (time is specified below).

Circuit 1 (1:39 to see preview of each exercise)

• Lateral Raise (right)
• Lateral Raise (left)
• Shoulder Press to Lat Pull
• Alternating Lat Pulldown

Circuit 2 (6:56 to see preview of each exercise)

• Lateral Rotation (right)
• Lateral Rotation (left)
• Bent Raise
• High Row

Circuit 3 (12:19 to see preview of each exercise)

• Shoulder Shaper (right)
• Shoulder Shaper (left)
• Press with Pull Apart
• Shoulder Shaper Pulls

If you like this upper body resistance band loop workout, try this total body resistance band workout. It includes a similar upper body section, but also targets lower body and core.

xo Nicole