Hominin · exercise
Inverted Row
Inverted Row is a beginner strength exercise. It works the middle back, with help from the lats.
beginnerotherpull movementcompoundstrength
- Main muscles
- middle back
- Also works
- lats
How to do it
- Position a bar in a rack to about waist height. You can also use a smith machine.
- 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.
- Begin by flexing the elbow, pulling your chest towards the bar. Retract your shoulder blades as you perform the movement.
- Pause at the top of the motion, and return yourself to the start position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Similar exercises
- Inverted Row with Straps · other, beginner
- Sled Row · other, beginner
- Suspended Row · other, beginner
- Bodyweight Mid Row · other, intermediate
- Mixed Grip Chin · other, expert
- One Arm Chin-Up · other, expert
- Bent Over Barbell Row · barbell, beginner
- Bent Over One-Arm Long Bar Row · barbell, beginner
General information, not medical advice: start light, learn the movement before adding weight, and ask a qualified coach or doctor if you are injured or unsure. Exercise data from the Free Exercise DB (public domain).