resistance band seated straight back row

A back exercise targeting the upper back, performed with resistance band.

resistance band seated straight back row demonstration
resistance band seated straight back row — demonstration

Body part

Back

Equipment

Resistance Band

Target muscles

Upper Back

Secondary muscles

Biceps, Shoulders

How to do resistance band seated straight back row

  1. Sit on the floor with your legs extended and loop the resistance band around your feet.

  2. Hold the ends of the resistance band with your hands, palms facing each other.

  3. Keep your back straight and lean slightly back, engaging your core.

  4. Pull the resistance band towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.

  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly release the tension and return to the starting position.

  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Upper Back

Secondary

BicepsShoulders

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