Resistance-Band Seated Row
Strengthen your back with the Resistance-Band Seated Row. Build a stronger back and improve posture from a seated position.
The Resistance-Band Seated Row is a compound exercise that mainly works the back, with help from the shoulders and traps. You'll need: resistance bands.

Required Equipment

Resistance-Band Seated Row Muscles Worked
Primary
Lats (latissimus dorsi); Rhomboids (Shoulder Blade) (rhomboids, major & minor)
Secondary
Rear Shoulder (Delts) (posterior deltoid); Mid Traps (trapezius, middle fibers)
Resistance-Band Seated Row Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Resistance-Band Seated Row
Resistance Band Seated Row
Positioning:
Sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you. Your feet should be about shoulder-width apart.
Loop a resistance band around the soles of your feet, holding the ends of the band in each hand. Your palms should be facing each other.
Sit tall, keeping your back straight and shoulders relaxed.
Movement:
Begin the exercise by engaging your core and pulling the band towards you. Bend your elbows and draw your hands towards your waist. Keep your elbows close to your body.
As you pull, squeeze your shoulder blades together. This will activate the muscles in your back.
Slowly extend your arms back to the starting position, maintaining control and form. Do not hunch your shoulders or lean back as you return.
Repeat the movement for 10-15 repetitions, ensuring your movements are smooth and controlled throughout.
Focus on your breathing—exhale as you pull the band toward you and inhale as you return to the starting position.
Tips:
Keep your movements slow to maintain tension in the band and effectively work your muscles.
If you feel any strain in your shoulders or lower back, check your form and adjust the resistance band to a lighter tension if necessary.
Resistance-Band Seated Row FAQs
What muscles does the Resistance-Band Seated Row work?
The Resistance-Band Seated Row mainly works the back, with help from the shoulders and traps. The main muscles are the latissimus dorsi and rhomboids.
What equipment do you need for the Resistance-Band Seated Row?
Resistance bands.
Is the Resistance-Band Seated Row a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Resistance-Band Seated Row go on?
It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Resistance-Band Seated Row variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Band Bent-Over Row, Banded-Handle Row, Band Incline Row and Band Kneeling Lat Pulldown.
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