How to do a superman row with towel

About superman row with towel

TIER
3
DIFFICULTY
untrained
EQUIPMENT
none
TARGET MUSCLES
back, biceps

Instructions for Proper Form

Setup:

  1. Lie on your stomach: Lie face down on a mat or floor with your legs extended behind you and a rolled-up towel in each hand.
  2. Superman Position: Extend your arms in front of you in the "Superman" position, palms facing down, hovering your arms and legs slightly off the ground. Engage your core by squeezing your abs and glutes.

The Lift:

  1. Initiate the row: Pull the towels towards your armpits by bending your elbows and pulling your shoulder blades together. Think of retracting your shoulder blades rather than simply rowing with your arms.
  2. Squeeze at the top: Pause briefly at the top of the row, focusing on a strong contraction in your upper back muscles.
  3. Controlled lowering: Slowly reverse the movement, returning to the Superman position with control. Avoid dropping your arms and legs too quickly.
  4. Repeat: Perform the desired number of repetitions with smooth, focused movements.

Tips:

  • Focus on your back: Concentrate on the feeling of your upper back muscles working throughout the movement.
  • Maintain Engaged Core: Keep your core tight to protect your lower back and increase the challenge.
  • Breathe: Exhale as you row, inhale as you descend.

Variations

  • Weighted: Hold small dumbbells instead of towels for added resistance.

Alternatives

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dumbbell bent over row

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lat pulldown

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Lat Pulldown

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cable seated row

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barbell underhand bent over row

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dumbbell chest supported row

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machine front pulldown

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cable seated high row(v-bar)

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Lat Pulldown

dumbbell one arm row(with support)

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lat pulldown(wide bar)

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barbell chest supported row

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t-bar row(v-grip)

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chin up

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Pull Up Bar

cable wide grip behind neck pulldown

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chin ups narrow parallel grip

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cable seated row(rope)

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Row Cable

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barbell reverse grip supported row

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cable one arm lat pulldown

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t-bar row

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ring high suspended row

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lat pulldown reverse close grip

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close grip chin up

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Pull Up Bar

cable seated one arm row

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Row Cable

band seated row

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Resistance Band

inverted row bend knees

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barbell bent over row

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ring suspended row

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Rings

machine high row

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High Row Machine

cable low seated row

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Row Cable

machine seated row

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Seated Row Machine

chin up

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Pull Up Bar