Exercise technique

inverted row

The inverted row is a bodyweight exercise that targets the upper back and also works the biceps and forearms. It involves pulling your chest up to a bar or suspension trainer while keeping your body straight, making it an effective movement for building upper body strength and improving posture.

How do you perform this exercise?

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

Which other muscles are involved?

Biceps, Forearms.

Which programs include it?

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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