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Resistance Band Bar Standing Row

The Resistance Band Bar Standing Row is a Back exercise that works the Lats and Mid Back. Facing a chest-height door anchor with your knees slightly bent, you pull the Resistance Band Bar to the middle of your abdomen with your elbows tight to your body, then return under control.

Muscles Worked: Lats (Latissimus Dorsi) · also Rhomboids And Mid Traps, Rear Shoulders, Biceps
Equipment: Door anchor, Resistance Band Bar

A man in a gray Bodylastics T-shirt stands with knees bent holding a Resistance Band Bar out in front from a chest-high anchor, then rows it to his stomach. — Start And Finish Positions

Set Up

Anchor:: Door anchor at chest height.
Bands:: Thread the bands through the door anchor and clip one end to each end ring of the Resistance Band Bar.
Body Position:: Grip the bar shoulder-width apart, palms up, and stand 3 to 4 feet from the door, facing it. Keep your head straight, chest up and a slight bend in your knees, with your arms straight out in front of you and your forearms parallel to the floor.

Movement

Pull the bar toward you until your hands reach the middle of your abdomen. Return to the starting position, controlling the resistance.

Points To Remember

Hold the bar with a loose grip.
Squeeze your shoulder blades together as you pull the bar back.
Keep your arms tight to your body as you pull.

Questions About The Standing Row

What muscles does the Resistance Band Bar Standing Row work?

The Resistance Band Bar Standing Row works the Lats and Mid Back, with the Rear Shoulders and Biceps assisting as you pull the bar to your abdomen.

What grip should I use for a Resistance Band Bar Row?

The Resistance Band Bar Standing Row uses a shoulder-width, palms-up grip. Hold the bar loosely and keep your arms tight to your body so the pull comes from your Back rather than your hands.