The lawn mower row is a functional pulling exercise that targets the upper back, shoulders, and core. Mimicking the motion of starting a lawn mower, it encourages coordinated movement between the arm, torso, and hips. This exercise is useful for building postural strength, thoracic mobility, improving shoulder stability, and supporting lifting and pulling activities in daily life.
- Start in a split stance with your back foot turned out and hips facing forwards.
- Place the resistance band under your foot and hold the band in the opposite hand.
- Start with your hand close to your opposite foot.
- Slowly start to straighten up and twisting towards your back foot as you pull your elbow back.
- You will end up facing 90 degrees to how you started.
- Slowly return to your starting position and repeat.