Level Up Your Bodyweight Rows

Bodyweight rows are one of the most effective exercises we can do to build muscle. But many solely use them just as a pull up progression when they can do so much more for us!
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[@JamesSmith-ry5zn]

Had to re-watch this part at 2:20 you say "training for speed" then your cat comes flying past 😂

[@lmack6596]

🐈💫🥰🤣

[@gerardcooney1810]

Pull ups,Dips,Rows,Push ups,and Squats. All Body weight only. Works for Me at 63. Peace to All and Good luck on your fitness journey.

[@userunknown1578]

@@gerardcooney1810 No hip hinge movement?

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Thanks Gerard!! 💪🏿

[@jonnyincognito899]

Looks gd, I'd only add OHP and direct ab work

[@DS-xl1ro]

Do what works for you and keeps you going to the gym!

[@roberttruesdale7062]

My exact split, along with hamstring curls and calf raises

[@rodrigoluizdesouza789]

Rows are one of my favourite exercises with rings! And it did wonders for my back!

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

100%! Their A1 for building a THICK back!

[@jocelyn2258]

Pull up chest = lat pull up of your weight

[@MalcolmTrez]

Criminally underrated exercise on this criminally underrated channel

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

👊🏿

[@madjidchouarbi3921]

Nice to see a real natural physique in action. Thanks for your dedication to teach people the right way to train.

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Thanks Madjid! 👊🏿

[@madjidchouarbi3921]

@@CaliToTheCrowd You're welcome my friend

[@adamtakacs5197]

5:20 cat follows the movement with eyes

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

She's checking my form 😅

[@mahruskhan4715]

loved this video, even most calesthenics people dont relaise how good bdy rows are

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

IKR!!! Sad really as it is a class exercise 👊🏿

[@duncanwalshfitnessweightlo9329]

Yep..Bodyweight rows are a great exercise. Calisthenic Movement introduced them to me and they are very useful, especially in a circuit of some sort..

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

you're right, Duncan! They're an A1 exercise!

[@Athletic-and-Minimalist]

Any bodybuilder would say pull ups are for the width of the back, while rows are for thickness, they’re complementary.

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Amen to this 👊🏿

[@_anon464]

So slightly different muscle focus I guess. Great video, particularly as I recently got rings, though would have liked a little more detail on how they compare to pull/chin-ups given that, as noted, rows are usually characterised as a progression towards pull ups. Currently, I'm hoping they may be significantly better for rear delts, which is likely disproportionately weak compared to front delts for most people (prob bad for posture). I'm still not entirely clued up on what movement planes the delts operate in tbh.

[@Angry_Lion]

Sure thing but bodybuilders dont do pull ups because the lat isnt the limiting factor

[@Angry_Lion]

​@@_anon464rows for sure. I got big rear delts. Never Trained them islolated

[@PaulaDTozer]

LOVE your kitty coach! That cat is a great trainer!

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Drill Sergeant Sasha is the reason for 90% of my gains 😅

[@JoeyCalisthenics]

happy to see more ppl like u discussing body weight rows and very underrated

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Cheers Joey! 👊🏿

[@davidhicks7909]

Thank you for this. I have been thinking for awhile about actually quitting pull ups and focusing on bodyweight rows, since honestly I'm not that strong in either. You convinced me. Appreciate your willingness to share and put it out there

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

if you only have the time to perform one, then absolute high quality rows would be my recommendation too. good hustle, David! 💪🏿

[@thebigfatmonkey]

About time people showed rows some love! What I find frustrating, though, is that progressing from incline to horizontal is very hard to track. Even tiny changes in the position of the feet have a major impact and make it really hard for me to achieve proper progressive overload. That's where pull ups are a bit simpler.

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

They are a fantastic exercise! You're right though, the set up is so important to monitor, and that is why I try my best to have the EXACT same set up each time I do it - so worth it though 💪🏿

[@RandomCrapOfTheLane]

Literally still do these as my row just with 11.25kg attached to me, I love them!

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Once you start adding weight, the difficulty: 📈

[@NewBronzeEra]

Thanks for this Andrew, my dad had an old rowing machine for whitewater rafting and consequently I love rows- and have finally gotten to a toes and rings at the same height level and added a small plate- I superset them with weighted ring push ups and that’s 1/3 of my upper body day🔥

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Nuts what progess we can make when we REALLY decide to start truly using our body as resistance. And sounds like you're making class gains here mate!! 💪🏿

[@ryanmaravilla1338]

Best body weight row vid I’ve seen in a while. Thank you.

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Cheers Ryan! Glad you liked it! 💪🏿

[@proudmisfit4405]

one arm rows on suspension trainers/rings are also underrated

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Unilaterals are always a quality addition 💪🏿

[@mdwasiulhoque]

did rows moments ago, my favourite exercise of all .

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

👊🏿

[@malcolmmcwhirter3357]

Awesome video, I always felt rows have been slept on when they unlock so many things and continuing providing value even to advanced athletes. I think the main issue is finding the right set up,

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

100%, Malcolm that is what I see too! Metting the rings or the bar at the right height, understanding where to put your feet etc. many people see that and just say 'screw this, I'll do barbell rows'

[@jaxonlee4587]

This channel is nothing short of brilliant

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Thanks Jaxon! 👊🏿

[@jaxonlee4587]

This video is the best arguement for including bodyweight rows

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

100% 💪🏿

[@edguyrocks5865]

I do these exact things with rings...I discovered them on my own by flipping my hands over and you pull more towards your waste line instead of your chest. They are awesome! Subscribed. Your backyard setup looks awesome bro.

[@scottallen2190]

Beautiful cat!😘

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

she's a nutter, but yeah she's not bad 😅

[@kxs7267]

Like your teaching style, and those suggestions sound useful for when I'm stronger. Thank you! Gorgeous cat, too. :-)

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Thank you! And yeah she's a great cat! 🐈

[@lmack6596]

I'm sure this was great advice as always, but I haven't a clue what you said. I was too busy watching your crazy cat 🥰🐈 She's a ball of energy!

[@asaruptah2974]

Very informative and refreshed mobility of the upper and core muscle of the body.

[@yacined4882]

Great video man. I'm the only one doing rows at the calisthenics park, they're all missing out. The progression you show with scapular rotation is called "Arc Rows" btw. There is also Wide Rows to target your rear delts. My favourite has to be One Arm Rows. If you can do them horizontally you're hella strong. And finally a popular choice for the more advanced crowd is Front Lever Rows.

[@PlanetBongoSan]

When short on time I'll typically do 3x superset of pull ups and dips, followed by 3x supersets of horizontal rows and decline push ups or pike variety. If there's a better or more adaptable horizontal pulling exercise than the humble bodyweight row then I've yet to hear about it! Excellent work mate

[@brucehelppie6119]

excellent information, andrew. i've been doing inverteds on rings, and will keep these points in mind now.

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Glad you liked it, Bruce!! And yeah bring on the gains! 💪🏿

[@lpja2326]

Love your setup 😍👍

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Literally the pride of my home gym 😅

[@catako5583]

Great video! Brilliantly explained. Thank you my Hebrew brother. Liked and subscribed. Stay blessed. Shalom

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Welcome to the Cali Crowd! 👊🏿

[@userunknown1578]

If you aren't doing full front lever rows in a 200 lb fatsuit... You still have plenty of room to progress on rows.

[@kostar500]

😂😂😂😂

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Don't forget the 400KG ankle weights... on EACH ankle 😅

[@fshiu]

I mean like, just the full ROM front lever pullup to "touch" will keep most people busy for a while even after they get the full FL

[@renevanleeuwen1813]

Thanks Andrew, I picked up BW rows again after a long time :) They ARE great

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

100% - I don't know any other horizontal pulling exercise that feels the same 💪🏿

[@nycopperwarrior9734]

Awesome video! Was that an Egyptian Mau cat or a Bengal cat?

[@PlanetBongoSan]

This is really well said

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Thank you 💪🏿

[@PaulieRubinDMize]

Damn. More people should know about this

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Amen to this, Paulie 👊🏿

[@nickfletton3976]

very good video, very clearly explained, so impressed I subscribed, thank you for a great explanation

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Welcome to the Cali Crowd, Nick 👊🏿

[@david-pb4bi]

Thanks for that friend, I could never do that exercise even though can do twenty pull-ups and bench over 400lb never thought of taking it to my midsection, probably my body shape makes it impossible for me to take that exercise any higher up.

[@raccoons_stole_my_account]

Dude you have amazing physique! Well done!

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

haha cheers 💪🏿

[@JayJay-q5c]

Very informative video...thanks... and kudos to the miniature cheetah in the background.

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

thanks! And yeah haha! She's a hyper beast!

[@ashokrajan5275]

Do you have to pull to your belly like a bent over row or pulling to chest is ok?

[@MaybeRival]

Pull to your belly

[@DevinsCalisthenics]

Rows have been the only compound pull I can do while resting golfer's elbows. Don't forget archer rows for even more bodyweight challenge!

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Sorry about your golfer's Devin! At least the good news is that while you are recovering from that, your rows will get stronger so your pulls should be maintained - or may even improve when you get back at it 💪🏿

[@DevinsCalisthenics]

@@CaliToTheCrowd yes, Im so anyway!

[@Jimmy-h6t]

Did rows like this yesterday....Sore A F and smiling

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Silly gains incoming 💪🏿

[@bambostarla6259]

Turning my back on calisthenics for a while was a bad idea. Started doing weighted pullups and dips a few months ago and progress is coming steadily

[@mrstandupguy]

It’s because of the rows and all its variations, I was able to do pull ups. I was saying to anyone who would listen that they were ‘sleeping on this’

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Spot on! Rows are just A1! 💪🏿

[@b-dogswings8019]

Very well explained.

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Cheers 👊🏿

[@IRISHSALTMINER61]

Love your Cat, young blud… Loving your content… Very concise

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Cheers mate!! 👊🏿

[@veselinvasilev9362]

Thank you!

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

No worries! 👊🏿

[@TimBrown-e9l]

Brilliant!

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

👊🏿

[@groundworkstauranga]

Great vid. Thanks

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

No problem 👊🏿

[@adamgrochowski8413]

Great video. Thank you. Do you ever get pain on the inside of your elbow - what they call golfer's elbow? Is there a way to remedy this? Could you consider addressing in a future video? No matter what, thanks again!

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

hi Adam! I have a video incoming on connective tissue and golfer's elbow will have a section it that video so watch this space 👊🏿

[@adamgrochowski8413]

Thank you!

[@victorbarrios6454]

Neglect...to our own peril

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Yup!

[@matthiashepworth6583]

Brilliant. Perfect explanation and endorsement. Liked & subbed. Looking forward to more wisdom, as this really is gold. By the way, you have an interesting and natural voice; why not consider narrating as a side hustle. Just a thought.

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Thank you! Welcome to the cali crowd! 💪🏿 And haha not sure who would pay to hear me read to them 😅

[@madassathish3539]

Can you please do a video on pseudo planche push-ups?I think they are hard to do with perfect form and very useful

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

incoming soon 👊🏿

[@s7ippy]

I love inverted rows.

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

💪🏿

[@genin69]

Bodyweight rolls arr important

[@marcchrys]

Australian pull-ups or inverted rows

[@davekennedy6315]

Superb excercise! I NEED to add these in ASAP as I also took them as beginner only. Stupid of me when I've only recently added machine cable low rows but using a wide bar for a shoulder width grip. Therefore I'm basically doing the machine version of THIS very excercise! It's benefits can be felt straight away as I'd previously only ever done close grip (palms facing) low cable rows. I immediately felt the big change in muscles being used (they pumped up) with it feeling like a SUPERB exercise for the entirety of the upper back

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Fair play to you for pivoting back to them Dave! And yeah I can't stress how OP rows are generally but Bodyweight rows really do take the cake.... They take the whole bakery really 🔥🔥

[@RudyTheInternetGod]

Love💪🏾

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

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[@gyffjogofl7676]

Subbed

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Welcome to the Cali Crowd 👊🏿

[@andrewtapp3280]

Your cat is beautiful!

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Yup! And she knows it! She gets away with almost anything 😅

[@celinreyes1983]

Yes, they are harder

[@awc7279]

I want to see your cat do workout 😄

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

I'll have to get Drill Sergeant Sasha to go a follow along soon 😅

[@Killerwhale317]

Inverted rows

[@timothycummins2700]

Are they harder than pull ups? Fuck no.

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Tim. You'll probably find more people that can do pull ups than fully horizontal, chest to bar bodyweight rows 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@waldi1339]

👍🏿, Blm

[@madassathish3539]

Can you please do a video on pseudo planche push-ups?I think they are hard to do with perfect form and very useful

[@CaliToTheCrowd]

Incoming! I got you!👊🏿

[@madassathish3539]

@@CaliToTheCrowd thank you so much