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bodyweight standing one arm row (with towel)

bodyweight standing one arm row (with towel) is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and hold a towel with one hand.

Step 2. Bend forward at the hips, keeping your back straight and your core engaged.

Step 3. Pull the towel towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.

Step 4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the towel back to the starting position.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

upper back

Secondary muscles

bicepsforearms

Primary body parts

back

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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