Bodyweight Squatting Row (with towel) Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Secondary Muscles
- Deltoid Posterior, Teres Major, Trapezius, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Brachioradialis, Brachialis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Towel Row, Towel Squatting Row
How to: Bodyweight Squatting Row (with towel)
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and hold a towel with both hands.
- Lower into a squat position while simultaneously pulling the towel towards your chest.
- Stand back up while continuing to pull the towel, engaging the back muscles.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Common Mistakes
- Using excessive momentum to perform the row.
- Not fully extending the arms during the return phase.
- Failing to maintain a neutral spine.
Modifications
- Perform the movement with a resistance band for support.
- Reduce the range of motion if experiencing discomfort.
Tips
- Engage your core throughout the movement to maintain stability.
- Keep your back straight and avoid rounding your shoulders.
- Focus on controlling the movement both when pulling and releasing.
Bodyweight Squatting Row (with towel) Alternatives
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back
strength
bodyweight
core
rows
towel