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Inverted Row

Equipment:Other
Type:Compound
Force:Pull

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Middle Back

Secondary

Lats, Biceps, Shoulders

Video Tutorial

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Set a bar (e.g., Smith machine, rack) or suspension straps at waist height.

  2. 2

    Position yourself underneath, facing up.

  3. 3

    Grasp the bar/handles with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width.

  4. 4

    Extend legs, keeping body straight from head to heels (easier: bend knees). Engage core.

  5. 5

    Pull your chest towards the bar/handles by retracting shoulder blades and bending elbows.

  6. 6

    Keep body rigid.

  7. 7

    Pause briefly at the top, then slowly lower back to the starting position.

  8. 8

    Repeat for desired repetitions.