45 Minutes Beginner Shoulders Workout with Resistance Bands
A 45 minutes endurance workout targeting your shoulders using resistance bands equipment. 4 exercises, 11 total sets, designed for beginner lifters.
45 Minutes
Duration
11
Total Sets
15-25 reps
Rep Range
~433
Est. Calories
The Workout
Start with this as your primary movement. Warm up with 2 lighter sets first.
Form cues
- Hold the band with one hand, elbow bent at 90 degrees and pinned to your side.
- Rotate your forearm outward against the band resistance.
- Keep your elbow glued to your side throughout the movement.
Hold a resistance band at chest height with arms extended and hands shoulder width apart.
Form cues
- Hold a resistance band at chest height with arms extended and hands shoulder width apart.
- Pull the band apart by squeezing your shoulder blades together until the band touches your chest.
- Keep your arms straight with only a very slight bend in the elbows.
Hold the band in front of you at chest height with arms straight.
Form cues
- Hold the band in front of you at chest height with arms straight.
- Pull the band apart by squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Extend until the band touches your chest with arms fully spread.
Finish strong — take the last set close to failure.
Form cues
- Stand on the center of the band with feet shoulder width apart, holding the ends at shoulder height.
- Press both hands straight overhead until arms are fully extended.
- Keep your core braced and avoid leaning back as the resistance increases at the top.
Why This Workout Works
This workout is built around the principles of endurance training. Use lighter loads (40-60% 1RM) with high reps. Minimize rest between sets to challenge your cardiovascular system. Circuit training and supersets are particularly effective. Focus on maintaining form even as fatigue accumulates.
Training Parameters
- Rep Range: 15-25 reps — designed for sustained muscular effort
- Rest Periods: 30-45 seconds — short rest to maximize calorie burn
- Sets Per Exercise: 2-3 sets — optimized for endurance
Shoulders Training Tips
- *Most lifters over-train the front delt and neglect the rear delt — prioritize face pulls and reverse flyes.
- *Lateral raises work best with lighter weight and strict form — no swinging.
- *Press overhead with a slight forward lean to keep the bar path over your center of gravity.
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