Resistance Band Bent Over Row Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Back
- Equipment
- Resistance Band
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Back
- Secondary Muscles
- Deltoid Posterior, shoulders, arms, Brachioradialis, Brachialis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Band Row, Resistance Band Row
How to: Resistance Band Bent Over Row
- Stand on the resistance band with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Bend your knees slightly and hinge at your hips to lean forward.
- Holding the ends of the band, pull it towards your torso while keeping your elbows close to your body.
- Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the peak of the movement.
- Slowly lower back to the start position and repeat for the desired number of reps.
Common Mistakes
- Rounding the back during the lift.
- Pulling with the arms rather than engaging the back muscles.
- Using too much momentum.
Modifications
- Use a lighter band for beginners.
- Perform the exercise seated to reduce strain on the lower back.
Tips
- Keep your back straight and hinge at the hips.
- Control the band's tension at the top and bottom of the movement.
- Engage your core throughout the exercise.
Resistance Band Bent Over Row Alternatives
Tags
back
strength
resistance band
upper body
muscle building
pulling motion