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Seated Band Row with Knee Tuck

Combines a seated row with a knee tuck for a full upper-body and core compound movement

BackIntermediateStrengthPull

At a glance

Muscles workedPrimary: Back and abs
Muscle groupBack
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeStrength · Pull
Sets & reps3 sets × 10-12 reps
Estimated calories burned~50 kcal

How to do it

  1. Step 1: Sit on the floor with legs extended and the band anchored in front of you
  2. Step 2: Hold a handle in each hand with arms extended
  3. Step 3: Pull the handles toward your ribs while tucking your knees in toward your chest
  4. Step 4: Squeeze your back and abs at the contracted position
  5. Step 5: Extend back out with control and repeat

Equipment

Coaching tips

Benefits

Combines a seated row with a knee tuck for a full upper-body and core compound movement

Common mistakes

Leaning back too far to assist the row instead of using the back muscles

Make it harder

Use a heavier resistance band or slow the tempo

Make it easier

Separate the row and knee tuck into two distinct movements

Breathing

Exhale rowing and tucking the knees, inhale extending back out

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