Exercise technique

inverted row v. 2

The inverted row v. 2 is a bodyweight exercise targeting the upper back, performed by pulling your chest up to a bar or suspension trainer while keeping your body straight. It also engages the biceps and forearms.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Set up a bar at waist height on a Smith machine or use a suspension trainer.
  2. Stand facing the bar or suspension trainer and grab it with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
  3. Walk your feet forward, leaning back until your body is at a slight angle.
  4. Keep your body straight and pull your chest up towards the bar or handles, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower yourself back down to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Biceps, Forearms.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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