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Resistance Band Squat with Row

Intermediate
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A full-body compound exercise using a resistance band that combines a squat for quads and glutes with a row for lats and upper back to build strength, endurance, and coordination.

About Exercise

Equipment

Bands

Difficulty

3/5 • Intermediate

Primary Muscle Groups

Quads, Lats, Glutes

Secondary Muscles

Lower Back

Popularity Score

7

Goals

Strength
Hypertrophy
Conditioning

Training Style

Functional Training

Setup Requirements

Requires Rack

No

Requires Bench

No

Requires Spotter

No

Space Needed

Small

Noise Level

Low

Muscle Breakdown

Quads

9/10

Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis

Lats

9/10

Teres Major

Glutes

8/10

Glute Max

Traps

7/10

Mid Traps, Lower Traps

Hamstrings

6/10

Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus

Lower Back

5/10

Erector Spinae

Programming

Typical Rep Range

8-15 reps

Rest Between Sets

60-90 seconds

How to Perform

Stand on the middle of a resistance band with feet shoulder-width apart, holding handles with arms extended forward at chest height, core engaged and back neutral.

  1. Push hips back and bend knees to lower into a squat until thighs are parallel to the floor.
  2. Drive through heels to stand up while pulling handles toward your torso.
  3. Squeeze shoulder blades together at the top of the row.
  4. Extend arms forward as you descend into the next squat.
  5. Maintain upright posture throughout the movement.

Coaching Tips

Form Cues

  • Drive through heels
  • Squeeze shoulder blades
  • Keep core tight
  • Knees track over toes
  • Chest up

Breathing

Inhale as you lower into the squat, exhale as you stand and row.

Tempo

3-0-1

Range of Motion

Lower until thighs parallel to floor; row handles to rib cage with elbows at 90 degrees.

Safety

Safety Notes

  • Avoid if acute knee or back pain
  • Ensure band is secure
  • Stop if pain occurs

Spotting

No spotter needed; use lighter band tension for safety.

Common Mistakes

  • Knees caving inward
  • Rounding back
  • Using momentum
  • Arms drifting forward too far

When to Avoid

  • Acute knee injuries
  • Lower back pain
  • Shoulder instability

Flexibility Needed

  • Hip flexion for squat depth
  • Shoulder extension for row

Build Up First

  • Master basic squat
  • Know proper row form

Also known as

Banded Squat Row, Squat to Row with Band, Band Squat Pull

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