Exercise technique

bodyweight standing one arm row

The bodyweight standing one arm row is a unilateral exercise targeting the upper back, performed by hinging at the hips and pulling a weight toward the chest with one arm.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and hold a dumbbell in one hand.
  2. Bend forward at the hips, keeping your back straight and your core engaged.
  3. Let the dumbbell hang straight down in front of you, with your arm fully extended.
  4. Pull the dumbbell up towards your chest, keeping your elbow close to your body.
  5. Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
  6. Lower the dumbbell back down to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.

Which other muscles are involved?

Biceps, Forearms.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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