Form cues
- Body stays in one line
- Elbows drive back
- Shoulders stay down
- Control the return
Exercise
Bodyweight Standing Row
Back, body weight
A standing bodyweight row, leaning back from a bar or straps.
Target: upper back. Also works: lats, biceps, rear delts.
Steps
- Hold the bar or straps at chest height.
- Walk the feet forward and lean back, body straight.
- Pull the chest toward the hands and squeeze the shoulder blades.
- Lower until the arms are long.
- Keep the shoulders down.
Common mistakes
- Shrugging
- Bending the hips
- Using a swing
Breathing
Exhale as you pull.
In the app, search for Bodyweight Standing Row and add it to a workout.