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bodyweight standing row (with towel)

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

bodyweight standing 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 and hold a towel in front of you with both hands.
  2. Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight.
  3. Pull the towel towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly release the tension and return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.