Exercise Guide

Bodyweight Standing Close-Grip Row

intermediate
Exercise Visual

Bodyweight Standing Close-Grip Row

Upper Back Body Weight

intermediate

Category

back

Body Part

back

Equipment

body weight

Target

upper back

Instructions

  1. 1

    Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent.

  2. 2

    Bend forward at the waist, keeping your back straight and your core engaged.

  3. 3

    Extend your arms straight in front of you, gripping the bar or handles with a close grip.

  4. 4

    Pull the bar or handles towards your body, squeezing your shoulder blades together.

  5. 5

    Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly release and return to the starting position.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles

BicepsUpper BackForearms