bodyweight standing close-grip one arm row

A back exercise targeting the upper back, performed with body weight.

bodyweight standing close-grip one arm row demonstration
bodyweight standing close-grip one arm row — demonstration

Body part

Back

Equipment

Body Weight

Target muscles

Upper Back

Secondary muscles

Biceps, Forearms

How to do bodyweight standing close-grip one arm row

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and hold a dumbbell in one hand with a neutral grip.

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

  3. Pull the dumbbell up towards your chest, keeping your elbow close to your body and squeezing your shoulder blades together.

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

  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Upper Back

Secondary

BicepsForearms

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