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90 Minutes Advanced Shoulders Workout with Resistance Bands

A 90 minutes muscle building workout targeting your shoulders using resistance bands equipment. 5 exercises, 18 total sets, designed for advanced lifters.

90 Minutes

Duration

18

Total Sets

8-12 reps

Rep Range

~1134

Est. Calories

The Workout

1
Resistance Band Face Pull
4 sets x 6-8 reps|Rest: 60-90 seconds
beginner

Start with this as your primary movement. Warm up with 2 lighter sets first.

Form cues
  • Anchor the band at face height on a door, pole, or rack.
  • Grip the band with both hands and step back until there is tension.
  • Pull the band toward your face with elbows high and wide.
2
Resistance Band Shoulder Press
4 sets x 6-8 reps|Rest: 60-90 seconds
beginner

Stand on the center of the band with feet shoulder width apart, holding the ends at shoulder height.

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.
3
Resistance Band Reverse Fly
4 sets x 6-8 reps|Rest: 60-90 seconds
beginner

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.
4
Resistance Band Pull-Apart
3 sets x 8-12 reps|Rest: 60-90 seconds
beginner

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.
5
Resistance Band External Rotation
3 sets x 8-12 reps|Rest: 60-90 seconds
beginner

Finish strong — take the last set close to failure.

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.

Why This Workout Works

This workout is built around the principles of muscle building training. Use moderate loads (65-80% of your 1RM) with controlled eccentrics and full range of motion. Prioritize progressive overload by adding reps before adding weight. Train each muscle group 2x per week with 10-20 hard sets per muscle per week.

Training Parameters

  • Rep Range: 8-12 repsthe hypertrophy sweet spot for maximum muscle growth
  • Rest Periods: 60-90 secondslong enough for quality reps, short enough for metabolic stress
  • Sets Per Exercise: 3-4 sets — optimized for muscle building

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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