Upper back exercise · band
Band One Arm Standing Low Row
The band one arm standing low row is a band exercise that targets the upper back, with the biceps and shoulders assisting.
- Target muscle
- Upper back
- Also works
- Biceps, shoulders
- Equipment
- Band
- Body part
- Back
How to do the band one arm standing low row
- Attach the band to a stable anchor point at waist height.
- Stand facing the anchor point with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Hold the band with one hand, palm facing inward, and step back to create tension in the band.
- Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight.
- Pull the band towards your waist, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly release the band back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.
Sets and reps
Start with 3 sets of 10–15 reps, resting 45–60 seconds. When every set feels easy, add reps, slow the lowering phase or move to a harder variation.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is the upper back. The biceps and shoulders work as secondary muscles. See all upper back exercises or every resistance band exercise.
