Sub for bent over rows?

[melimcn]

Hi all,
I've had some back issues, and have discovered that bent over rows are really exacerbating the problem for me.
In the last week, I've subbed these out for sitting and using a doubled up band wrapped around my feet to row, but I know I'm not getting the same benefits as using heavy weight.

Any suggestions for how to really hit the lats without these?

 

[Fitnessfreakk366]

One arm rows are good, you can support yourself on a bench or the high step.

I can relate to back problems, dealt with that myself a few years back. Hope you feel better soon!

 

[Gayle]

Hi - Can you do one arm rows without aggravating your back? The kind where you place on knee and one hand on a bench for support. That'll hit you're lats the same way.

Another good exercise for the lats is pull-ups, if you have the equipment. All kinds will hit the lats - assisted with a chair or band, negatives, regular, beginner.

HTH

 

[ImFiddY]

Can you do wide stance push ups or find something to do pull ups on??

 

[kathryn]

I'd also suggest 1-arm rows, with a hand and knee on a bench or step set high.