Upper back exercise · band
Band One Arm Twisting Seated Row
The band one arm twisting seated 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 twisting seated row
- Sit on a bench or chair with your feet flat on the ground and your back straight.
- Hold the band with one hand and extend your arm fully in front of you.
- Keeping your back straight, pull the band towards your body by bending your elbow and squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- At the same time, twist your torso towards the side of the pulling arm.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly release the tension in the band and return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch to the other arm.
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.
