How to Do Standing Back Rows With an Elastic Exercise Band

The back area and muscles are problem sites for many people. Back fat is one of the hardest fats to mask, and it is very difficult to shed. One of the best ways to combat a "back roll" is to begin lifting weights in order to target that area of your body and rearrange the way that your muscles and fat appear in that area. If you do not have access to a gym, the best way to get started on a weightlifting routine is to use an elastic exercise band. You can easily do standing back rows at home, effectively and quickly using an elastic exercise band instead of free weights. Here's how to do standing back rows with an elastic exercise band.

Things You'll Need

• Elastic exercise band

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Instructions

How to do Standing Back Rows with an Elastic Exercise Band

• 1

  Tie the elastic band to a door knob or other stationary object located at stomach level. Make sure that each side of the band has the same length of elastic cord.

• 2

  Stand about 4 feet away from the place where the band is secured. Your feet should be about shoulder width apart and you should grasp one handle in each hand.

• 3

  Bend your knees slightly while keeping your back straight. This isolates your back muscles.

• 4

  Pull the handles toward you in a smooth motion. Your elbows will point behind you and your fists should remain at chest level.

• 5

  Extend your arms fully in front of you. Even though you are moving with the pull of the elastic cord, be sure that you maintain your steady movement or you will not get much out of the exercise and can even strain or tear a muscle.