Bodyweight Standing Close Grip Row
Description
The bodyweight standing close grip row is a horizontal pulling exercise that uses a sturdy upright support to row the body. The hands are held close together, and the lifter pulls the chest toward the support. It builds the upper back and biceps using just body weight.
Equipment Required
BW Standing Close Grip Row Instructions
- Find a sturdy upright pole or support post.
- Grip the support with both hands close together.
- Lean back with the arms straight and feet planted.
- Set the body in a straight line from head to heels.
- Brace your core and pinch the shoulder blades.
- Pull the chest toward the support by bending the elbows.
- Squeeze the lats and upper back at the top.
- Lower with control to the start.
BW Standing Close Grip Row Form & Visual
BW Standing Close Grip Row Benefits
- No equipment needed
- Builds the back
- Trains the biceps
- Strong row variation
- Useful for travel
- Builds upper back size
BW Standing Close Grip Row Muscles Worked
- Latissimus dorsi
- Biceps brachii
- Rhomboids
- Trapezius
BW Standing Close Grip Row Variations & Alternatives
- Inverted Row
- Pull Up
- Doorway Row
- Cable Row
