Exercise technique

suspended row

The suspended row is a bodyweight exercise performed using a suspension trainer. It targets the upper back and also engages the biceps and shoulders. The movement requires pulling your chest towards the handles while maintaining a straight body position, making it effective for building upper body strength and stability.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Set up a suspension trainer at an appropriate height.
  2. Stand facing the anchor point with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. Hold the handles with an overhand grip, palms facing each other.
  4. Lean back, keeping your body straight and your heels on the ground.
  5. Pull your chest towards the 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, Shoulders.

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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