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bodyweight standing one arm row

bodyweight standing one arm row exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: upper back. Equipment: body weight.

bodyweight standing one arm row exercise demonstration
Target muscle
upper back
Muscle group
biceps
Body part
back
Equipment
body weight

Secondary muscles

biceps, forearms

How to perform

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and hold a dumbbell in one hand.
  2. Bend forward at the hips, keeping your back straight and your core engaged.
  3. Let the dumbbell hang straight down in front of you, with your arm fully extended.
  4. Pull the dumbbell up towards your chest, keeping your elbow close to your body.
  5. Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
  6. Lower the dumbbell back down to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.