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Lats · Beginner

Bodyweight Standing Close-grip Row

Close-grip standing bodyweight row against a verified fixed anchor, scaled by the lean angle.

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Exercise overview

Training details

LatsUpper BackBiceps

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × reps

3 × 12

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Face a verified fixed bar or sturdy horizontal anchor and take a close grip at lower-chest height.
  2. 02Walk the feet forward and lean back with straight arms until the body forms one rigid line.
  3. 03Brace the trunk, keep the heels planted, and set the shoulders away from the ears.
  4. 04Pull the chest toward the hands by driving the elbows back close to the ribs.
  5. 05Pause without arching, then lower slowly to straight arms; stand more upright if form changes.

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