Bodyweight Row in Doorway Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Secondary Muscles
- Deltoid Posterior, Teres Major, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Brachioradialis, Brachialis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4.5
- Alternate Names
- Doorway Row
How to: Bodyweight Row in Doorway
- Stand in a doorway and grasp the frame at shoulder height.
- Lean back until your arms are extended, keeping your body straight.
- Pull your body towards the frame by bending your elbows and squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Pause at the top, then slowly extend your arms to return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Not engaging the core.
- Using excessive momentum instead of controlled movement.
- Letting shoulders rise towards the ears.
Modifications
- Use a towel for grip assistance if you struggle to hold the position.
- Perform the movement on a lower surface to reduce the range of motion.
Tips
- Keep your body straight to avoid unnecessary strain.
- Engage your core during the row for stability.
- Adjust your grip width to target different areas of the back.
Bodyweight Row in Doorway Alternatives
Tags
back
strength
bodyweight
exercise
latissimus dorsi
shoulders