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Band Seated Row

Seated row using resistance bands that targets the mid-back and lats.

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Secondary muscles

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How to do it

  1. Sit on the floor with legs straight and loop the band over your feet.
  2. Grab the band handles or ends with both hands, arms extended.
  3. Keep back straight and chest up.
  4. Pull the handles back, driving elbows past your torso and squeezing shoulder blades.
  5. Release slowly to the starting position.

Form cues

  • Lead with elbows
  • Keep chest up
  • Squeeze shoulder blades
  • Don't round your back

Common mistakes

  • Rounding the back
  • Using momentum
  • Letting band slack between reps

Breathing

Exhale as you row, inhale as you return to start.

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