How to Do the Standing Row Exercise with Resistance Bands
Rows work your back, shoulder and bicep muscles. You can do rows anywhere, with the always-handy and inexpensive resistance band.
Instructions
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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.
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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.
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Slowly return arms to starting position and repeat 10 to 15 times, 2 to 3 times.
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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.
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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.
