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Resistance Band High Knee Lunge with Single Arm Row

Combine a high knee lunge with a single arm resistance band row to build full-body strength, stability, and coordination.

Intermediate
Compound
Pull
1 min per set30s rest

Description

This exercise involves lunging with one knee raised high, while simultaneously pulling a resistance band with one arm in a rowing motion. It targets both lower body and upper body muscles.

How to Do Resistance Band High Knee Lunge with Single Arm Row

  1. 1
    Setup

    Secure a resistance band to a sturdy anchor point at chest height. Stand facing away from the anchor, holding one end of the band in your right hand with your arm extended forward.

  2. 2
    Setup

    Step your left foot back into a staggered stance, keeping your chest up and core engaged. Ensure there's light tension on the band.

  3. 3

    As you simultaneously drive your left knee up towards your chest into a high knee position, pull the resistance band towards your torso with your right arm, squeezing your shoulder blade.

  4. 4

    Control the movement as you lower your left foot back to the starting position and slowly extend your right arm forward, resisting the band's pull.

  5. 5

    Complete all repetitions on one side before switching to the other side, anchoring the band in your left hand and performing the lunge with your right leg.

Tips

  • Synchronize the movements: Ensure your high knee lunge and single arm row occur simultaneously to maximize full-body coordination and muscle activation.
  • Maintain core stability: Keep your abdominal muscles braced throughout the entire exercise to prevent wobbling and protect your spine, especially during the high knee drive.
  • Focus on the back squeeze: Initiate the row by retracting your shoulder blade and pulling with your back muscles, not just your arm, to effectively target the lats and rhomboids.

Common Mistakes

  • ×Rounding the back during the row: Avoid rounding your upper back; instead, keep your chest open and pull with a proud posture, squeezing your shoulder blade towards your spine.
  • ×Losing balance during the high knee: Prevent instability by engaging your core tightly and focusing your gaze on a fixed point in front of you to maintain balance.
  • ×Using momentum instead of muscle: Do not jerk the band; control both the pulling and eccentric (return) phases of the row to maximize muscle tension and prevent injury.

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