Upper back · Body weight · Intermediate
How to do Bodyweight Squatting Row
The bodyweight squatting row is a compound exercise that targets the upper back while also engaging the biceps and shoulders. It combines a squatting motion with a rowing movement, requiring coordination and strength.
- Primary muscle
- Upper back
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Intermediate
- Category
- Back
How to do Bodyweight Squatting Row, step by step
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding onto a sturdy object or suspension trainer with your arms extended.
- Lower your body into a squat position, keeping your back straight and your knees behind your toes.
- From the squat position, pull your body up towards the object or suspension trainer, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your body back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Bodyweight Squatting Row works your upper back as the main mover, with help from your biceps and shoulders.
Track Bodyweight Squatting Row in SPLYT
Bodyweight Squatting Row is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
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