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suspended row

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

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

Secondary muscles

biceps, shoulders

How to perform

  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.