Band Row primarily works the upper back. It is categorized as a pull movement and uses Resistance bands.
- Primary muscles
- upper back
- Equipment
- Resistance bands
- Movement pattern
- pull
- Catalog difficulty
- 1 of 5
How to do Band Row
- Tall posture, pull to ribs
- Slow return — that's the work
Common mistakes
- Shrugging — shoulders stay down
Muscles worked
The primary catalog target is upper back. Exercise feel varies with setup, range of motion, and individual anatomy.
Easier and harder options
Harder option: One-Arm Row
Related exercises and substitutions
A useful substitute should preserve the job this movement has in the session—not merely train a nearby body part. Explore the related Movviva guides below, then compare pattern, target muscles, available equipment, and difficulty.
One-Arm Row · One-Arm Row · Machine Row · Barbell Shrug · Cable Shrug
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