Inverted Row

Inverted Row — Start position
Start position
Inverted Row — End position
End position
Region
Thoracic & Back
Equipment
None
Category
Strength
Level
Beginner
Mechanic
compound
Force
pull

Muscles worked

  • middle back
  • lats

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Position a bar in a rack to about waist height. You can also use a smith machine.

  2. Take a wider than shoulder width grip on the bar and position yourself hanging underneath the bar. Your body should be straight with your heels on the ground with your arms fully extended. This will be your starting position.

  3. Begin by flexing the elbow, pulling your chest towards the bar. Retract your shoulder blades as you perform the movement.

  4. Pause at the top of the motion, and return yourself to the start position.

  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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