Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Seated Boat Row with a Towel on a Padded Stool.
A back exercise where you sit on a padded stool in a reclined "boat" position with legs extended, using a towel looped around a fixed point to perform a rowing pull. The V-sit posture simultaneously engages the core while the rowing motion targets the lats and mid-back.
The Seated Boat Row with a Towel on a Padded Stool is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.
