Band High Anchor Wide Row
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Description
The Band High Anchor Wide Row is an exercise targeting the upper back muscles, including the rhomboids, trapezius, and rear deltoids. It involves pulling a resistance band anchored at a high point towards your chest with elbows flared out, promoting scapular retraction and shoulder stability.
How to Perform
- Anchor a resistance band at a high point above your head level.
- Stand facing the anchor point with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Hold the band handles with an overhand grip, arms extended forward.
- Step back to create tension in the band while maintaining a slight bend in your knees.
- Engage your core and keep your back straight.
- Pull the band towards your chest by driving your elbows out and back, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Pause briefly at the peak contraction, ensuring full scapular retraction.
- Slowly extend your arms back to the starting position, maintaining control.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
What Muscles Work
Primary Muscle:
Secondary Muscles:
Tips
- Ensure the anchor point is secure to prevent slipping during the exercise.
- Keep your core engaged throughout to maintain balance and posture.
- Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together at the peak of each row.
- Avoid using momentum; perform the movement in a controlled manner.
- Maintain a slight bend in your knees to stabilize your stance.
- Keep your wrists straight to avoid unnecessary strain.
Common Mistakes
- Pulling with the arms instead of engaging the back muscles.
- Allowing the shoulders to elevate during the row.
- Leaning back excessively, using momentum instead of controlled movement.
- Standing too far from the anchor point, causing excessive band tension.
- Rounding the upper back instead of maintaining a neutral spine.
- Failing to fully retract the shoulder blades at the end of the row.
- Not keeping the elbows at shoulder height, leading to incorrect muscle activation.
- Using a grip that is too narrow, reducing the effectiveness of the exercise.
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