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inverted row

inverted row exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: upper back. Equipment: body weight.

inverted row exercise demonstration
Target muscle
upper back
Muscle group
biceps
Body part
back
Equipment
body weight

Secondary muscles

biceps, forearms

How to perform

  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.