Inverted Row

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Learn how to do the Inverted Row with proper form and technique. This body weight exercise primarily targets your Upper Back, with secondary emphasis on Biceps, Forearms.

Inverted Row exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Inverted Row

Follow these steps to perform the Inverted Row with correct form:

  1. 1Set up a bar at waist height or use a suspension trainer.
  2. 2Stand facing the bar or suspension trainer, with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. 3Grab the bar or handles with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  4. 4Lean back, keeping your body straight and your heels on the ground.
  5. 5Pull your chest towards the bar or handles, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  6. 6Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower yourself back to the starting position.
  7. 7Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Inverted Row Muscles Worked

Primary

upper back

Secondary

bicepsforearms

Exercise Details

Equipment
body weight
Body Part
back
Category
Main

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