How to Make Bodyweight Rows Not Suck For Building Muscle

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Bodyweight rows or Australian pull-ups are among the best calisthenics exercises for building a wider back and bigger biceps. Unfortunately, they are often shadowed by vertical pulling exercises like pull-ups. This is a mistake because rows can offer more muscle and strength potential than pull-ups for many people. You just need to know how to progress and program the exercise.
Wider back and bigger biceps micro workout:
#1 Warm-up with 20 scapular rows for 2 sets.
#2 Perform a total of 30 bodyweight rows, using a level of resistance that challenges you for 8-12 reps. Break up the reps as you need, but rest as little as possible.
#3 Finish with 30 suspension biceps curls broken up in 2-3 sets. Again, rest only as necessary.
Bodyweight training resources:
Progressive & Weighted Calisthenics book on Amazon: cutt.ly/WV4tAaC
Progressive & Weighted Calisthenics book on PDF: reddeltaproject.com/rdp-books...
Suspension Calisthenics Book on Amazon: cutt.ly/MKbbWcb
Suspension Calisthenics book on PDF: tinyurl.com/ynqr6cv4
NOSSK quality suspension straps: bit.ly/33nlhKq
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  • @AdrianRodriguez-tm3qj
    @AdrianRodriguez-tm3qj4 ай бұрын

    Double intro, no biggies. Thank you! I was just about to do rows in my workout

  • @KennieFabled
    @KennieFabled4 ай бұрын

    Really enjoyed this explanation. Very thorough and went through everything well.

  • @nioi
    @nioi2 ай бұрын

    thank you this is so useful, especially how you show the progressions

  • @GordonBleu79
    @GordonBleu794 ай бұрын

    As always very, very useful! Thanks!

  • @tomasnilsson866
    @tomasnilsson8664 ай бұрын

    Awesome stuff! Thanks so much ❤

  • @tomlinton9959
    @tomlinton99594 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the pointers

  • @fiercebone825
    @fiercebone8254 ай бұрын

    Great video! Thank you.

  • @franksimpkins4471
    @franksimpkins44714 ай бұрын

    I love my suspension straps and rings and is probably how I found your channel a while ago. Thank you. Recently I have been using my funky rubber coated lat pull down bars that look like bats. The flying kind in the five different widths. You know the ones. I imagine any bars would work. They are cool and I like them and my cable machine is meh..alright. I have been hanging them from pull up bar on a single strap and doing pull/chin hanging from below vertical, knees tucked or L shape down to lying horizontal off crash pad feet up on a box. From narrow to wide hands supe or pronated. I wish I thought of this years ago and have not seen others doing this with them.. I would love to hear other people try as they have been fun and challenging, especially someone cool with 127k KZread subscribers. Love your content as it just matches up with my fitness goals very well. Thanks again. Be well.

  • @jesusiskingofkingss
    @jesusiskingofkingss4 ай бұрын

    great video man

  • @videosonlybycf
    @videosonlybycf4 ай бұрын

    Great tips. Thank you

  • @Serv.Mqikwa
    @Serv.MqikwaАй бұрын

    Thank you. This is one of those exercises that has always left my shoulders less happy. With the help of your videos, this exercise now feels just right. Thank you, thank you and thank you 🙏🏽

  • @davegoldsmith2588
    @davegoldsmith25884 ай бұрын

    Excellent, thank you. Just about to include these in my workout.

  • @snoo333
    @snoo33327 күн бұрын

    thanks, i will incorporate rows in to my workouts.

  • @Limitless_Doom
    @Limitless_Doom4 ай бұрын

    I always re watch the intros and endings in case i forgot about a double take XD. thanks for the great video

  • @guenthergrasshopper7519
    @guenthergrasshopper75194 ай бұрын

    Great video, as always! Addressing elbow angle would have been nice, as you‘re pulling with elbows tucked. Maybe sth for a separate video?

  • @cutemalegymnat
    @cutemalegymnat4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the info

  • @MagusKali
    @MagusKali4 ай бұрын

    It helps to rotate your hands along with the scapular movement. Adds good tension.

  • @huntsail3727
    @huntsail37274 ай бұрын

    Will give this a try tomorrow, substituting this for banded rows with tubing. See what happens. Thanks!

  • @nunchukGun
    @nunchukGun4 ай бұрын

    Ring rows are still my favorite row. You get good ROM, a strength curve that works with the movement, and less low (basically zero) low back stress compared to db or barbell rows. I might bring these back into my program if my gym will let me take rings in

  • @martindoyle766
    @martindoyle7667 күн бұрын

    Tip time! if you don't have inverted row equipment at home as most people don't! here's what I use it's 2 of my mum's old Zimmer frames! extend the legs on both Zimmer's to maximum put 2 Zimmer frames the same size side by side with a broom handle in between on the top you can tie rap the brush stick in the middle of the Zimmer's to stop any movement if you want on the top of the frames. if you want to; then use a wide grip and pull yourself up but I just watch the Broom stays in the middle of the Zimmer's frames as I'm doing the exercise; this makes it perfect to build your back thickness up at home also the frame that my mum used to use round the toilet to help her get up is great for doing dips at home just extend the legs to maximum push yourself up bend your knees and your good to go be sure to sterilize equipment that's been near a toilet both ideas work very well I've found😊

  • @rishiramkissoon6976
    @rishiramkissoon69764 ай бұрын

    i LOVE THESE!

  • @Garyagdy
    @Garyagdy4 ай бұрын

    I can’t do too many strict pull-ups but still do six sets of as little as I can. This exercise you’re showing is second in my back and biceps workouts. Doing it the right way hits so hard and hits everything. My forearms, biceps and lats are all quite done after these! Great exercise

  • @haroldsmith6602
    @haroldsmith66024 ай бұрын

    I have a pull up dip tower with those same devices I just using them but u gave me more variety thx

  • @eddiehazard3340
    @eddiehazard33404 ай бұрын

    Still love your material. Gave it the Like. Best

  • @christinasmith9032
    @christinasmith90324 ай бұрын

    Just did the rows as you showed. I did knees bent and did the scapular thing first. It’s good! I’m able to feel my lats activate a little.

  • @ydiabO

    @ydiabO

    4 ай бұрын

    Push your shoulders inwards, backwards and downwards. You will feel everything.

  • @yodan00b
    @yodan00b4 ай бұрын

    I have been using one armed bodyweight rows as a progression working toward a one arm pull-up as the row allows me a fuller range of motion with a weight that I can handle, I am doing them along with negative one arm pull-ups and I have noted progress after just the first and second weeks with just a couple sets of each about 5 or 6 days a week.

  • @stoppernz229
    @stoppernz2294 ай бұрын

    i started doing these at home, never knew others did these things....you're right though gotta let that scapula move , you can go more vertical and do less than body weight pullups for volume

  • @DarkVeghetta
    @DarkVeghetta3 ай бұрын

    One of my go-to series of home exercises is a set of ring push-ups, one ab hold (back on the floor, body straight, then legs ~1 cm above floor and hold that until either the back muscles or the abs force you to stop), a set of bodyweight rows, and finally another ab hold. Sometimes I add bodyweight curls, if I have the time/energy. That covers most of the upper body and really tires you out when done back-to-back. Coupled with some squats, calf raises, and horse stance, it's a full body workout. In fact, I like this particular workout routine so much, I bought a second pair of rings to eliminate any and all setup - no more readjusting, I can just put in the work without the hassle.

  • @ttfd
    @ttfd4 ай бұрын

    Australian pulling movements can cause neck pain and discomfort sometimes - make sure you warm up really good and alternate your pulling excerisises once in a while

  • @ronwilson4697
    @ronwilson46974 ай бұрын

    Good stuff. I built a pull up bar in my garage and added straps and handles. Love doing the inverted rows with them. It has added overall strength to my back and helped me in my quest to do controlled pull-ups Ps: Love the lone peak 2 all wthr kicks. I have the same ones 😁

  • @habanero6332
    @habanero63324 ай бұрын

    That’s good to know as that has been how I have been doing it naturally.

  • @jp93309
    @jp933094 ай бұрын

    I had no idea what those straps were for at my gym. Honestly was intimidated. Going to try them today!

  • @ewoksalot

    @ewoksalot

    3 ай бұрын

    TRX is the name brand and you can google a plethora of exercises under that name... but "suspension straps" is a common generic term. Be sure to look up proper height positions and "Fully lengthened vs partial (or halfway) and Fully shortened positions." The basic idea of these strap systems are credited to US military (specifically Navy SEALS) looking to a very versatile and mobile workout system... though no doubt someone somewhere will dispute that. lol. Anyway, it can seem complex at first, but it's a system worth learning for most people!

  • @alan2400
    @alan24004 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the vid. Hopefully this eventually helps me to do pullups! One question, the last bit of my pull when the rings get close to my chest, I feel the effort in my shoulders (deltoids). Is this typical?

  • @agentediaz1
    @agentediaz14 ай бұрын

    I used them as a main movement in one my two pull days...weighted...they are great for building your traps and giving u density. Greetings from Chile!

  • @barrybebenek8691
    @barrybebenek86914 ай бұрын

    I’m 53 now, I’ve moved away from all the weights and barbells, and TRX everyday for years now. You’ve nailed this explanation! As you’ve mentioned locking the shoulders back, makes this one less effective. 👍🏼🇨🇦

  • @folksurvival

    @folksurvival

    4 ай бұрын

    What's your daily routine?

  • @barrybebenek8691

    @barrybebenek8691

    4 ай бұрын

    @@folksurvival Rows, press, curls, triceps, y-flys; squats, ham-curls, curtesy squats, hip raises; fall-outs, torso anti-rotation, mountain climbers, reverse mountain climbers, knee tucks.

  • @doyourownresearch7297

    @doyourownresearch7297

    4 ай бұрын

    @@barrybebenek8691 why give up on the weights though?

  • @barrybebenek8691

    @barrybebenek8691

    4 ай бұрын

    @@doyourownresearch7297 soreness/recovery are not what they used to be, and just personal desire to be fit and simply move better than many my age. And the room they take up.

  • @ThepurposeofTime
    @ThepurposeofTime4 ай бұрын

    Nice to see that intro. Makes it more real 🤣

  • @randybowman
    @randybowman4 ай бұрын

    I like to have my knees bent and arch my bach even leaning my head back all the way to where I'm almost looking behind myself. Doing it that way I feel it deep in my low back like no other row.

  • @venkybly
    @venkybly4 ай бұрын

    Tq👍🏼

  • @raymondjurado9203
    @raymondjurado92034 ай бұрын

    Do you recommend that we'd progress these even further with an archer-style row to get these to a single arm movement?

  • @von7098
    @von7098Ай бұрын

    What sort of positioning with the rings will better isolate my lats?

  • @doronuzanhebrew
    @doronuzanhebrew3 ай бұрын

    I'm looking for a microphone like yours, can you send a link to buy please?

  • @DBASSDAN
    @DBASSDAN4 ай бұрын

    I've started doing them vertical, feet towards the ceiling, fun and VERY challenging.

  • @Guts_Brando

    @Guts_Brando

    4 ай бұрын

    Same, hang, legs straight up, and back horizontal, very nice

  • @ellisfrancisfarros3935

    @ellisfrancisfarros3935

    4 ай бұрын

    front lever row?

  • @Guts_Brando

    @Guts_Brando

    4 ай бұрын

    @@ellisfrancisfarros3935 yeah just easier, legs straight up

  • @davidwagner9644
    @davidwagner96444 ай бұрын

    These are great with a weight vest or a sandbag on your chest.

  • @SkyForceOne2

    @SkyForceOne2

    4 ай бұрын

    dunno sounds tedious to fixate that sandbag xD

  • @RustyKnorr

    @RustyKnorr

    4 ай бұрын

    You’re so cool.

  • @NeoArmstrongJetArmstrongCannon
    @NeoArmstrongJetArmstrongCannon4 ай бұрын

    I do explosive rows with elevated feet and let me tell you, everyone who says rows are for beginners is delusional. Not to mention how great of a forearm and grip workout these offer on top.

  • @jamesconnolly3042
    @jamesconnolly30424 ай бұрын

    I often do an Aussie pull-up on a Smith Machine with an overhand grip. Doing a pull-up when you weigh 255-260 is a big ask, Aussie version is better 😂

  • @Alex_ander83
    @Alex_ander834 ай бұрын

    The gentleman way you speak,makes me want to drink some tea

  • @BuddhaSunn

    @BuddhaSunn

    4 ай бұрын

    I had to pause the video so I could get changed into formal attire

  • @jordonwade5002
    @jordonwade50024 ай бұрын

    You left in the bad intro bro

  • @dingomatic

    @dingomatic

    4 ай бұрын

    Editor not paid enough? 😂

  • @Oldmanorange

    @Oldmanorange

    4 ай бұрын

    Keeping it real.

  • @drewangell1457

    @drewangell1457

    4 ай бұрын

    And you commented about it giving him engagement. And then I responded to your comment giving him even more engagement. He may know exactly what he's doing.

  • @alexledesma3595

    @alexledesma3595

    4 ай бұрын

    You left out a comma, bro.

  • @Michael-cb5nm

    @Michael-cb5nm

    4 ай бұрын

    That was his warmup….

  • @CalmetCreations
    @CalmetCreations4 ай бұрын

    thanks for the advices. What is the brand of your shoes ?

  • @RustyKnorr

    @RustyKnorr

    4 ай бұрын

    Seriously? 🤦‍♂️

  • @CalmetCreations

    @CalmetCreations

    4 ай бұрын

    @@RustyKnorr yes !

  • @garygoins2280
    @garygoins22804 ай бұрын

    Can I use rings for this?

  • @Fahad-369

    @Fahad-369

    4 ай бұрын

    Absolutely

  • @mightbefire
    @mightbefire4 ай бұрын

    Ha, editor took the day off OR this was on purpose to get me (and everyone else) to comment.

  • @Hstenics
    @Hstenics4 ай бұрын

    feeling biceps more in my pull ups.... my form is correct

  • @arthurott4561
    @arthurott45614 ай бұрын

    I think you mean to say "it doesn't get its due credit" not "it doesn't get its due diligence". Either you misspoke or you don't know what "due diligence" means.

  • @justinriley8651
    @justinriley86514 ай бұрын

    you could just row on a machine especially if your at the gym. it's easier to get the form right and you can progressively add weight . I suppose you could get a backpack and some weights and add to this but why?

  • @Sam-vk8xd

    @Sam-vk8xd

    4 ай бұрын

    Stability benefits, more natural range of motion, shoulder health benefits, etc…. also much of these is for those who might be working out at home or use this somewhere in their programming. Can be used for de-load cycles, or many are just interested in calisthenics only type exercises. You can do machine rows one week or cycle of your program and then switch these in. Think outside of the box basically.

  • @RustyKnorr

    @RustyKnorr

    4 ай бұрын

    If you have to ask you’re too dumb to benefit from them.

  • @Fred-oz3tw
    @Fred-oz3tw4 ай бұрын

    i dont want to build muscle, so i will ignore this video.

  • @Davek111
    @Davek1114 ай бұрын

    You're doing these wrong! You should be rotating your wrist throughout the extension.

  • @naturestillness
    @naturestillness4 ай бұрын

    He gets a lot of shit in his comments huh? Lotta minor bitching. Great content.

  • @moredatesmorefiber3526
    @moredatesmorefiber35264 ай бұрын

    what is up with that intro?

  • @me3899

    @me3899

    4 ай бұрын

    Who cares?

  • @moredatesmorefiber3526

    @moredatesmorefiber3526

    4 ай бұрын

    me3899

  • @monkeyb1820
    @monkeyb18204 ай бұрын

    looks like you have some random background actors now.

  • @Billy_MacBilly
    @Billy_MacBilly4 ай бұрын

    Where is your muscle?

  • @RustyKnorr

    @RustyKnorr

    4 ай бұрын

    In your wife’s mouth.

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