Resistance Band Seated Row Exercise

The seated row is a great exercise to begin to strengthen the upper back muscles such as the Rhomboids.

Teaching Points

  • Sit on the floor with your legs straight out in front.
  • Loop the band around the soles of your feet, cross it in front of you and hold one end in each hand.  
  • Start with your arms straight in front of you, pointing at your toes.  
  • Pull back so you bend your elbows and your hands meet your chest.  
  • Return to the starting position.  

Muscles Worked

  • Rhomboids.  
  • Latissimus Dorsi.  
  • Biceps Brachii.  

Alternative exercises

  • Bent over row with dumbbells.
  • Seated row resistance machine.

Related Injuries

  • Postural kyphosis.