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Beginner
Upper back

Bodyweight Standing Row

This exercise uses your own body weight to make your upper back muscles stronger. It also works your arms and shoulders. You stand up and pull a bar or handles to your body, making sure to squeeze your shoulder blades together.

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Bodyweight Standing Row demonstration

How to Perform

  1. 1Stand with your feet apart and bend your knees a little bit.
  2. 2Hold the bar or handles with your palms facing down.
  3. 3Keep your back straight and tighten your stomach muscles.
  4. 4Pull the handles to your body and squeeze your shoulder blades together.
  5. 5Stop for a short moment when your hands are near your body.
  6. 6Slowly let your arms go back to where they started.
  7. 7Do this again as many times as needed.

Exercise Info

Primary Muscles
Upper back
Secondary Muscles
Biceps
Shoulders
Equipment
Body weight
Difficulty
Beginner

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