Seated Banded Row

Exercise Overview

This is a strengthening exercise to target the scapular retractors. Loop a band around a dumbbell that is anchored down at your feet. Grab both ends of the band with your hands and complete a row. Focus on squeezing the shoulders blades back as if to squeeze a pencil between them. Keep the shoulders down and back as you complete the exercise to isolate the movement away from the upper trapezius.

Muscles Involved

RhomboidsTrapeziusLatissimus Dorsi

Related Conditions

Rounded ShouldersUpper Cross SyndromeRhomboid StrainStrength TrainingScapular Dyskinesis / Dyskinesia

Equipment Needed

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