How to do the Bodyweight Standing Close-grip Row
Bodyweight Standing Close-grip Row is a beginner multi-joint compound pulling exercise targeting the Upper Back in the Back region. Performed using bodyweight, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Biceps and Forearms.
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Bodyweight Standing Close-grip Row at a glance
- Primary muscles
- Upper Back
- Secondary muscles
- Biceps, Forearms
- Equipment
- Body Weight
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Compound (multi-joint)
- Force
- Pull
Bodyweight Standing Close-grip Row step by step
- 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent.
- 2Bend forward at the waist, keeping your back straight and your core engaged.
- 3Extend your arms straight in front of you, gripping the bar or handles with a close grip.
- 4Pull the bar or handles towards your body, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- 5Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly release and return to the starting position.
- 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Bodyweight Standing Close-grip Row — questions
What muscles does the Bodyweight Standing Close-grip Row work?
The Bodyweight Standing Close-grip Row primarily targets the Upper Back. It also recruits the Biceps, Forearms as secondary movers.
What equipment do I need for the Bodyweight Standing Close-grip Row?
None — the Bodyweight Standing Close-grip Row uses your bodyweight only, so it works at home with nothing but floor space.
Is the Bodyweight Standing Close-grip Row suitable for beginners?
Yes. It is classed as a beginner movement: the pattern is simple enough to learn in a session and easy to scale by adjusting range of motion or load.
What can I do instead of the Bodyweight Standing Close-grip Row?
Bodyweight Standing Row, Bodyweight Standing Row (with Towel), Inverted Row train the same muscles and make good substitutes when the equipment is taken or the movement does not suit you.
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