Strength & Stability
Standing Band Row
This exercise strengthens the back muscles between the shoulder blades and improves posture. It counteracts a rounded-shoulder posture.
- Back strengthening
- Posture correction
- Shoulder blades
- Resistance band
Instructions
How to do it
Anchor a resistance band at approximately chest height. Grasp the band with both hands and pull your elbows straight back. Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the end of the movement.
Dosage
3 sets of 10–15 repetitions
Important
Do not shrug your shoulders up towards your ears. Keep your core stable and avoid swinging your torso.
Common mistakes
- Shrugging the shoulders
- Swinging the torso
- Elbows flaring out too wide
- Not engaging the shoulder blades
When to stop?
Stop the exercise if you experience sharp pain, dizziness, numbness, unusual weakness or a clear worsening of your symptoms.