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Inverted Row

An exercise for the Back - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partBack Target muscleUpper Back EquipmentBody Weight

Step by step

  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.

Muscles worked

Upper Back (primary)BicepsForearms

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