Bodyweight Squatting Row Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Secondary Muscles
- Deltoid Posterior, Trapezius Lower Fibers, Teres Major, Infraspinatus, Trapezius Middle Fibers, Brachioradialis, Brachialis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Bodyweight Row, Inverted Row
How to: Bodyweight Squatting Row
- Begin in a squat position with your body weight supported by your heels.
- Extend your arms forward and row backwards, engaging your back muscles.
- Pull your elbows back and ensure your shoulder blades retract.
- Return to the starting position and repeat for the desired repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Swinging the body during the row.
- Letting the hips sag, which can strain the lower back.
- Not pulling to the chest, leading to ineffective muscle engagement.
Modifications
- Perform against a wall for support.
- Use a resistance band for added resistance or assistance.
Tips
- Engage your core throughout the movement to maintain stability.
- Keep your back straight and avoid hunching your shoulders.
- Focus on pulling with your back muscles rather than your arms.
Bodyweight Squatting Row Alternatives
Tags
Back
Strength
Bodyweight
Rows
Upper Body
Core Stability