Straight Back Seated Row
Step by step
How to perform
- Grasp the handles with an overhand grip and sit upright, keeping your back straight and shoulders down.
- Pull the handles towards your torso while keeping your elbows close to your body and squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Pause for a moment when the handles are close to your abdomen, then slowly extend your arms back to the starting position.
- Repeat this motion for the desired number of repetitions, ensuring to maintain a straight back and controlled movements throughout the exercise.
Overview
About this exercise
The Straight Back Seated Row is a strength-building exercise that targets the muscles in your back, shoulders, and arms, making it ideal for those looking to improve upper body strength and posture. It is suitable for both beginners and advanced fitness enthusiasts as it can be adjusted according to individual strength levels. People may want to incorporate this exercise into their routine for its benefits in enhancing muscle tone, promoting better posture, and aiding in daily functional movements.
Coaching cues
Form tips
Another common mistake is performing the exercise too quickly. The straight back seated row should be performed in a controlled manner to maximize the engagement of the targeted muscles. When you pull the weight, do it in a slow and controlled manner, and do the same when you return to the starting position.
Do not overextend or overstretch your arms at the end of the movement. This can lead to shoulder or back injuries. Your arms should be extended fully but not to the point where you feel a strain in your shoulder joints.
Make sure your grip on the handle is correct. Your palms should face each other.
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