bodyweight standing row (with towel)
A back exercise targeting the upper back, performed with body weight.
How to do bodyweight standing row (with towel)
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a towel in front of you with both hands.
Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight.
Pull the towel towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly release the tension and return to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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