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Bodyweight Squatting Row (with Towel)

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Intermediate

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Upper Back accessibility Back
Biceps Shoulders

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Body Weight

Category

strength

Mechanic

compound

Cal/min

5.5

Force

pull

Bodyweight Squatting Row (with Towel) is a intermediate multi-joint compound pulling exercise targeting the Upper Back in the Back region. Performed using bodyweight, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Biceps and Shoulders.

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1

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a towel in front of you with your palms facing down.

2

Bend your knees and lower your body into a squat position, keeping your back straight and your chest up.

3

As you lower into the squat, simultaneously pull the towel towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.

4

Pause for a moment at the bottom of the squat, then slowly return to the starting position while extending your arms.

5

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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