How to Make Bodyweight Rows Not Suck For Building Muscle

[@AdrianRodriguez-tm3qj]

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

[@martindoyle766]

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😊

[@KennieFabled]

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

[@jp93309]

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

[@nioi]

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

[@Rant-y]

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 🙏🏽

[@DarkVeghetta]

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.

[@christinasmith9032]

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]

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

[@barrybebenek8691]

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]

What's your daily routine?

[@barrybebenek8691]

@@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]

@@barrybebenek8691 why give up on the weights though?

[@barrybebenek8691]

@@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.

[@thursday4267]

Matt’s always been a legend in the fitness wormd

[@xox1592009]

My back workout is just pullups, inverted rows and shrugs. Switched from different dumbbell movements and its made a huge difference

[@MagusKali]

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

[@franksimpkins4471]

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 KZbin subscribers. Love your content as it just matches up with my fitness goals very well. Thanks again. Be well.

[@yodan00b]

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.

[@Limitless_Doom]

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

[@Garyagdy]

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

[@huntsail3727]

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

[@nunchukGun]

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

[@jakoblochner4784]

Interest approach, i go for the opposite: only since I use shoulder lock positition, I get a feeling of my lat.

[@jscott4613]

These are great especially when you change your grip ..i use a tall 51 inch dip bar but i grab it at the beginning ,then the middle,than the end of bar.mhits the rear delts,middle back,and traps

[@davidwagner9644]

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

[@SkyForceOne2]

dunno sounds tedious to fixate that sandbag xD

[@RustyKnorr]

You’re so cool.

[@ttfd]

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

[@tomlinton9959]

Thank you for the pointers

[@stoppernz229]

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

[@guenthergrasshopper7519]

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

[@snoo333]

thanks, i will incorporate rows in to my workouts.

[@DBASSDAN]

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

[@Guts_Brando]

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

[@dynaspinner64]

front lever row?

[@Guts_Brando]

@@dynaspinner64 yeah just easier, legs straight up

[@randybowman]

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.

[@haroldsmith6602]

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

[@fiercebone825]

Great video! Thank you.

[@ronwilson4697]

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 😁

[@tomasnilsson866]

Awesome stuff! Thanks so much ❤

[@GordonBleu79]

As always very, very useful! Thanks!

[@davegoldsmith2588]

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

[@jesusiskingofkingss]

great video man

[@raymondjurado9203]

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

[@dee-ix3iq]

Thanks very much for this video

[@CarolCandM]

Great tips. Thank you

[@von7098]

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

[@eddiehazard3340]

Still love your material. Gave it the Like. Best

[@habanero6332]

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

[@doronuzanhebrew]

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

[@cutemalegymnat]

Thanks for the info

[@alan2400]

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]

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!

[@rishiramkissoon6976]

i LOVE THESE!

[@garygoins2280]

Can I use rings for this?

[@Fahad-369]

Absolutely

[@CalmetCreations]

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

[@RustyKnorr]

Seriously? 🤦‍♂️

[@CalmetCreations]

@@RustyKnorr yes !

[@NeoArmstrongJetArmstrongCannon]

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.

[@venkybly]

Tq👍🏼

[@jamesconnolly3042]

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 😂

[@ThepurposeofTime]

Nice to see that intro. Makes it more real 🤣

[@justinriley8651]

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]

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]

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

[@arthurott4561]

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.

[@oldnatty61]

They don't suck?

[@Alex_ander83]

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

[@BuddhaSunn]

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

[@jordonwade5002]

You left in the bad intro bro

[@dingomatic]

Editor not paid enough? 😂

[@Oldmanorange]

Keeping it real.

[@drewangell1457]

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]

You left out a comma, bro.

[@Michael-cb5nm]

That was his warmup….

[@Hstenics]

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

[@mightbefire]

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

[@jeffmarks6191]

Love the content, hate the phony voice thing you're doing.

[@Davek111]

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

[@moredatesmorefiber3526]

what is up with that intro?

[@me3899]

Who cares?

[@moredatesmorefiber3526]

me3899

[@Fred-oz3tw]

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

[@naturestillness]

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

[@monkeyb1820]

looks like you have some random background actors now.

[@Billy_MacBilly]

Where is your muscle?

[@RustyKnorr]

In your wife’s mouth.