How to Do the Standing Row Exercise with Resistance Bands

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By Donna Rapado
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Rows work your back, shoulder and bicep muscles. You can do rows anywhere, with the always-handy and inexpensive resistance band.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Wrap the resistance band around a fixed object that allows the band to be stable at mid-torso level. Stand back, knees soft, arms extended, holding the band lightly toward your midsection.
Step 2

With your palms facing each other pull the band back toward your stomach. Keep your elbows in close to your body. Picture yourself in a row boat, rowing the oars front to back.
Step 3

Slowly return arms to starting position and repeat 10 to 15 times, 2 to 3 times.
Step 4

Variation: Stand with both feet on the resistance band, ends in each hand. Bend over at the waist to a 90-degree angle, knees soft, back straight, arms extended. Pull the band up toward your midsection, your elbows past your back line, keeping them close to your body. Return to start.

Tips & Warnings

The further back you stand, the more resistance you'll apply when "rowing".
When returning to start position make sure to keep shoulders from rolling forward.

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