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Bodyweight standing close-grip row

Beginner

Bodyweight standing close-grip row is a compound bodyweight exercise for the upper back, also working the biceps and forearms.

What it works

Primary muscle

Upper back

Also works

BicepsForearms

Equipment
Bodyweight
Type
Compound · Pull
Logged as
Reps
Suggested rest
1 min

How to do it

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent.
  2. 2Bend forward at the waist, keeping your back straight and your core engaged.
  3. 3Extend your arms straight in front of you, gripping the bar or handles with a close grip.
  4. 4Pull the bar or handles towards your body, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  5. 5Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly release and return to the starting position.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Cable seated wide-grip rowCable
  • Cable seated rowCable
  • Cable low seated rowCable
  • Cable rope seated rowCable
  • Bodyweight standing close-grip one arm rowBodyweight
  • Bodyweight standing rowBodyweight

Harder variations

  • Band one arm twisting seated rowResistance band
  • Barbell bent over rowBarbell
  • Barbell incline rowBarbell
  • Barbell one arm bent over rowBarbell
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