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bodyweight squatting row (with towel)

bodyweight squatting row (with towel) exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: upper back. Equipment: body weight.

bodyweight squatting row (with towel) exercise demonstration
Target muscle
upper back
Muscle group
biceps
Body part
back
Equipment
body weight

Secondary muscles

biceps, shoulders

How to perform

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a towel in front of you with your palms facing down.
  2. Bend your knees and lower your body into a squat position, keeping your back straight and your chest up.
  3. As you lower into the squat, simultaneously pull the towel towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  4. Pause for a moment at the bottom of the squat, then slowly return to the starting position while extending your arms.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.