bodyweight squatting row (with towel)
A back exercise targeting the upper back, performed with body weight.
How to do bodyweight squatting row (with towel)
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a towel in front of you with your palms facing down.
Bend your knees and lower your body into a squat position, keeping your back straight and your chest up.
As you lower into the squat, simultaneously pull the towel towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
Pause for a moment at the bottom of the squat, then slowly return to the starting position while extending your arms.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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