Equipmentbody weight
Difficultybeginner
upper backback
Bodyweight Standing Close-Grip Row
The bodyweight standing close-grip row targets the upper back using only body weight for resistance. It involves pulling a bar or handles towards the body while maintaining a bent-over position, focusing on squeezing the shoulder blades together.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent.
- 2.Bend forward at the waist, keeping your back straight and your core engaged.
- 3.Extend your arms straight in front of you, gripping the bar or handles with a close grip.
- 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, then slowly release and return to the starting position.
- 6.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
bicepsforearms
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