Bodyweight Standing Row 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, Brachioradialis, Brachialis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Standing Bodyweight Row, Bodyweight Row
How to: Bodyweight Standing Row
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and bend your knees slightly.
- Grab hold of a towel or any resistance point at waist height.
- Lean back slightly and engage your core.
- Pull the towel towards your body, leading with your elbows.
- Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
- Slowly lower back to the starting position and repeat.
Common Mistakes
- Arching the back during the pull.
- Pulling the weight too high or low.
- Not engaging the core muscles properly.
Modifications
- Perform the row with a towel for added grip.
- Adjust the height of your pulling point according to your strength level.
Tips
- Engage your core while performing the row for better stability.
- Maintain a neutral spine throughout the exercise.
- Pull with your elbows rather than your hands to activate the back muscles more effectively.
Bodyweight Standing Row Alternatives
Tags
back
strength
bodyweight
row
latissimus dorsi
pull