Band Narrow Grip High Row Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Cable Seated Face Pull (with Rope)
Palm Press Back
Cable Standing Face Pull
Band Standing Rear Delt Row
Ring Face Pull
Cable Standing Face Pull (with Rope)
Lying Prone W to Y
Resistance Band Half Kneeling Face Pull
Ring Rear Delt Row
Cable Rear Delt Row (with Rope)
Weighted Plate Bent-Over Row
Cable Kneeling Rear Delt Row (with Rope)
Criteria used to find exercise alternatives
Same target muscles
We rank alternatives highest when their primary muscles exactly match. i.e: same target muscle, different movement.
Full muscle overlap
Secondary muscles and synergists are scored too, keeping the overall movement pattern close to the original lift.
Equipment considered
Equipment overlap nudges similar-kit options up the list. But we include different-equipment alternatives too so you're never stuck.
What the Band Narrow Grip High Row trains
Primary Deltoid Posterior Rhomboids
Secondary Biceps Brachii Trapezius Middle Fibers Trapezius Upper Fibers