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Loop Band Seated Single-Arm Row

One arm at a time to even out your back.

Loop Band Seated Single-Arm Row exercise demonstration
BackSecondary: BicepsBand

How to do it

  1. Sit tall on the floor, legs out, and loop the band around your feet.
  2. Hold the band in one hand, arm extended, with a slight bend in your knees.
  3. Pull the band to your waist, driving that elbow straight back.
  4. Squeeze your shoulder blade, lower slowly, then finish and switch hands.

The one cue that matters

Keep your chest tall and don't let your torso twist toward the working arm.

Muscles worked

Rowing the band with one arm at a time makes each side of your back do its own work, no hiding behind a stronger side, while the biceps assists the pull. The single-arm setup also adds a subtle anti-rotation demand, your torso wants to twist toward the band and your core has to refuse. It's the variation to reach for when your two-arm rows feel lopsided or one lat just doesn't fire like the other.

FAQ

Why do single-arm rows instead of two-arm rows?

Two reasons, balance and range. Each side works alone so a strength gap can't hide, and one arm can travel through a slightly longer pull than two arms locked together. Most people find the mind-muscle connection sharper too.

Should my torso rotate during single-arm band rows?

No, that's the trap. Keep your chest square and shoulders level, letting only the arm and shoulder blade move. Resisting the twist is free core training baked into the row.

Which side should I start with on single-arm rows?

Your weaker side, then match those reps with the stronger arm. Starting weak-side-first ensures the lagging side gets your freshest effort every session.

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