Doorframe row
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Lats
- Medium load
- Upper back · Rhomboids
- Low load
- Biceps and Delts · Rear
Primary muscles
How to do it
Stand in an open doorway, grip both sides of the frame at chest height, and place the feet just inside the doorway. Lean back until the arms are straight and the body forms one line, then pull the chest to the frame by driving the elbows back and squeezing the shoulder blades together. Lower under control. The closer your feet are to under your hands, the harder it gets.
Form cues
- Squeeze the shoulder blades before the elbows bend
- Keep the feet planted next to the frame
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
ElbowWrist
This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.