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Seated Row

Focus on back
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Targets: Lats, Lower trap

About

It's one of the workouts that beginners need to do to target the back muscles. Be careful not to tilt your shoulder back when pulling!

How to Seated Row

Starting Position

1. While sitting, grab the band and place it on one foot.

2. Keep your back straight and open your chest.

Proper Form

1. Please pull your elbow to brush past your side.

2. Please return to the starting position while maintaining strength in your back.

Breathing Technique

Exhale when you pull your arms, and inhale when you stretch your arms out.

Precautions

1. Please keep your chest open so that your shoulders do not hunch forward.

2. Engage your core to prevent your back from rounding.

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