Bodyweight squatting row (with towel)
The bodyweight squatting row with a towel is a compound exercise targeting the upper back. It involves using a towel anchored to a sturdy object to perform a rowing motion while in a squatting position, engaging the upper back muscles effectively.
At a glance
- Area
- Back
- Main muscle
- Upper back
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Ensure the towel is securely anchored to avoid slipping.
- Maintain a neutral spine throughout the exercise.
- Engage your core to stabilize your body.
- Pull the towel towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Avoid using momentum to perform the row.
What to watch out for
- shoulder impingement
- severe lower back pain
- recent upper back injury
Also known as
Rematore a corpo libero (con asciugamano), bodyweight squatting row, towel row, upper back bodyweight exercise, rematore a corpo libero, esercizio schiena asciugamano