Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Seated Kayak Row with a Towel on a Padded Stool.
A seated rotational exercise that simulates the bilateral paddling motion of a kayaker, using a towel for resistance while sitting on a padded stool. The alternating side-to-side rowing pattern trains the lats, obliques, and shoulders in a coordinated, functional movement.
The Seated Kayak 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.
