Option 1

With a single cell selected, hit Shift + Space to select the row.

Hit Control + Shift + + (Plus Sign) to insert a row above the current row.

Option 2

With a single cell selected, hit Control + Shift + + (Plus Sign) to insert a row.

Hit Enter to accept the default of Shift Cells Down.

If inserting many rows at once, I think the first option is the best since you can
repeat the second step without having to re-select the row.