upper backband
resistance band seated straight back row
resistance band seated straight back row is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Sit on the floor with your legs extended and loop the resistance band around your feet.
Step 2. Hold the ends of the resistance band with your hands, palms facing each other.
Step 3. Keep your back straight and lean slightly back, engaging your core.
Step 4. Pull the resistance band towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
Step 5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly release the tension and return to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
upper back
Secondary muscles
bicepsshoulders
Primary body parts
back
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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