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Bodyweight Standing Close-Grip Row

Bodyweight Standing Close-Grip Row: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: body only.

Technique demo: Bodyweight Standing Close-Grip Row
Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentbody only
  • Body partback
Primary muscles
upper back, biceps
Secondary muscles
forearms
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How to do it

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

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