Band Seated Straight Back Row Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Equipment
- Band
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Secondary Muscles
- Deltoid Posterior, Teres Major, Trapezius, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Brachioradialis, Brachialis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4.3
- Alternate Names
- Seated Band Row, Resistance Band Row
How to: Band Seated Straight Back Row
- Sit upright on a flat surface with your legs extended in front and feet flat.
- Anchor the resistance band under your feet and grasp the handles with palms facing each other.
- Pull the band towards your torso while squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Extend your arms back to the starting position with control and repeat.
Common Mistakes
- Pulling with the arms instead of engaging the back muscles.
- Hunching the shoulders during the movement.
- Using too much momentum to pull the band.
Modifications
- Use a lighter resistance band to reduce intensity.
- Perform the exercise seated on a stability ball for added support.
Tips
- Keep your back straight and engage your core throughout the movement.
- Pull the band towards your lower abdomen rather than your neck to reduce strain.
Band Seated Straight Back Row Alternatives
Tags
back
strength
rowing
resistance band
upper body
pulling