Band straight back seated row Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Equipment
- Band
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachialis, Trapezius Lower Fibers, Infraspinatus, Teres Major, Brachioradialis, Pectoralis Major Sternal Head, Teres Minor, Trapezius Middle Fibers, Deltoid Posterior
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Resistance Band Seated Row
How to: Band straight back seated row
- Sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you and a resistance band secured around your feet.
- Hold the ends of the band with both hands, arms extended in front of you.
- Engage your core and pull the band towards your torso, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Slowly return to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Rounding the back during the exercise.
- Pulling with the arms instead of engaging the back muscles.
- Not fully extending the arms at the starting position.
Modifications
- Use a lighter band for beginners.
- Perform the movement seated with added support.
Tips
- Keep your back straight and engage your core throughout the exercise.
- Avoid using momentum; rely on your muscles to pull the band.
- Control the movement both when pulling and when releasing the band.
Band straight back seated row Alternatives
Tags
back
strength
resistance band
upper body
rowing
shoulders