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Sitting Side Step Row on Chair

Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Sitting Side Step Row on Chair.

EasyGlutesMiddle back

About this exercise

A seated combination exercise that pairs alternating lateral leg steps with a simultaneous rowing arm pull, training the lower body and upper back together while remaining on a chair. It elevates heart rate and improves coordination.

How to Perform

  • Sit upright on the edge of a sturdy chair with feet flat on the floor and arms extended forward at shoulder height
  • Step your right foot out to the right side while simultaneously pulling both elbows back in a rowing motion
  • Return your right foot to center and extend your arms forward again
  • Step your left foot out to the left side while performing the same rowing pull
  • Return to the starting position and continue alternating sides in a steady rhythm
  • Keep your chest up, shoulders back, and core braced throughout the movement

Muscle Activation

Primary
GlutesMiddle back
Secondary
BicepsQuadricepsCore

About the Sitting Side Step Row on Chair

The Sitting Side Step Row on Chair 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.