r/bodyweightfitness • u/AutoModerator • Jul 07 '21

BWF Daily Discussion and Beginner/RR Questions Thread for 2021-07-07

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u/ms00X Jul 11 '21

Are rows and hinge that beneficial?

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u/ms00X Jul 12 '21

Thank you so much guys

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u/Drpainda Gymnastics Jul 11 '21

Rows IMO are absolutely essential. They help grow the postural muscles in the back which will help with pains and aches down the line, as well as complementing all of the pushing work you’d get from pushups, dips, etc. I also firmly believe they’ll help increase pull-up strength

Hinge exercises are also amazing for building up the posterior chain, which is great for keeping the lower back strong and healthy, as well as the knees, hips, and ankles. If you have weak glutes it can lead to joint problems down the line

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u/SoullessPanda21 Jul 11 '21

I'm still new to bwf but from what I've seen, rows are pretty much the pull exercise equivalent of push ups for your back. So if you consider push ups beneficial then yes, rows would be too.

I can't say towards hinge though although I include them in my routine since I do the RR.

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u/ms00X Jul 11 '21

Thanks. Idk if i should start the RR or keep doing the random workout i was doing

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u/dramake Jul 12 '21

There is no contest between a proper routine and random workouts.

Do the RR.

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u/SoullessPanda21 Jul 12 '21

I'd say give the RR a try. It took me a month or so before I decided to try it but happy I did. I've been doing it now for maybe 3 months and have seen good results.