Exercise technique

bodyweight standing row

The bodyweight standing row is a back exercise that targets the upper back using only body weight for resistance. It also engages the biceps and shoulders as secondary muscles. The movement involves pulling a bar or handles towards the body while standing, focusing on squeezing the shoulder blades together.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent.
  2. Grasp a bar or handles with an overhand grip, palms facing down.
  3. Keep your back straight and core engaged.
  4. Pull the bar or handles towards your body, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top of the movement.
  6. Slowly release and extend your arms back to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Biceps, Shoulders.

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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