Bodyweight standing row (with towel)
The bodyweight standing row with a towel is an effective upper back exercise that uses a towel for resistance. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, hold a towel with both hands, and pull it towards your chest while squeezing your shoulder blades together. This exercise targets the upper back muscles and can be performed anywhere.
At a glance
- Area
- Back
- Main muscle
- Upper back
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
- Avoid shrugging your shoulders.
- Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Maintain a neutral spine.
What to watch out for
- shoulder impingement
- rotator cuff injuries
- severe lower back pain
Also known as
Rematore in piedi con asciugamano, bodyweight standing row, towel row, standing row with towel, upper back bodyweight exercise