Seated Row with Towel
Expert Advice
Keep your back straight and avoid rounding your shoulders to prevent injury and target the back muscles effectively.
How-to-do Steps
- Sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you.
- Loop a towel around the soles of your feet and hold each end with your hands.
- Pull the towel towards your waist, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Slowly extend your arms back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles Worked
Seated Row with Towel primarily targets the Shoulders, Lats, Traps, with Strength mechanics using Body Weight. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Shoulders30%
Lats30%
Traps20%
Secondary
Biceps10%
Forearms10%
Equipment
Body Weight
Exercise Type
Strength
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Seated Row with Towel work?
Seated Row with Towel primarily targets the Shoulders, Lats, Traps. Secondary muscles involved include Biceps, Forearms. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Body Weight.
How many sets and reps should I do for Seated Row with Towel?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 4 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Seated Row with Towel suitable for beginners?
Seated Row with Towel is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.
