upper backbody weight
bodyweight standing row (with towel)
bodyweight standing 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 and hold a towel in front of you with both hands.
Step 2. Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight.
Step 3. Pull the towel towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
Step 4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly release the tension and return to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
upper back
Secondary muscles
bicepsshoulders
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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