Bottle Weighted Gorilla Row
Expert Advice
Drive your elbows straight back and keep them close to your body to maximize lat engagement.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding a bottle in each hand with palms facing each other.
- Hinge at the hips and slightly bend your knees, keeping your back flat.
- Let the bottles hang directly below your shoulders.
- Pull the bottles towards your waist, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Lower the bottles back to the starting position with control.
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Muscles Worked
Bottle Weighted Gorilla Row primarily targets the Lats, with Strength mechanics using Weighted. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary

Lats100%
Equipment
Weighted

Exercise Type
Strength
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner2 x 10-12
Intermediate3 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Bottle Weighted Gorilla Row work?
Bottle Weighted Gorilla Row primarily targets the Lats. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Weighted.
How many sets and reps should I do for Bottle Weighted Gorilla Row?
For beginners, start with 2 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 3 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Bottle Weighted Gorilla Row suitable for beginners?
Bottle Weighted Gorilla Row is rated as an advanced exercise and is best suited for experienced lifters. Beginners should build foundational strength with simpler movements first before attempting this exercise.