Bodyweight Standing Row (with towel) 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, Trapezius Middle Fibers, Teres Minor, Brachioradialis, Brachialis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Towel Row, Bodyweight Towel Row
How to: Bodyweight Standing Row (with towel)
- Stand upright and hold a towel with both hands, arms extended in front of you.
- Step back to create tension on the towel.
- Pull the towel towards your chest while squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Hold for a moment before slowly returning to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum to pull instead of focusing on slow, controlled movements.
- Not pulling enough to fully engage the back muscles.
- Allowing the shoulders to rise towards the ears instead of keeping them down.
Modifications
- Adjust the height of the towel to make the movement easier or harder.
- Perform the exercise seated if standing is difficult.
Tips
- Maintain a straight back while pulling to engage your lats effectively.
- Ensure your grip on the towel is firm to avoid slippage.
- Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
Bodyweight Standing Row (with towel) Alternatives
Tags
back
strength
bodyweight
row
latissimus dorsi
shoulders