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Inverted Row with Straps

Inverted Row with Straps is a beginner strength exercise. It works the middle back, with help from the biceps and lats.

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Main muscles
middle back
Also works
biceps, lats

How to do it

  1. Hang a rope or suspension straps from a rack or other stable object. Grasp the ends and position yourself in a supine position hanging from the ropes. Your body should be straight with your heels on the ground with your arms fully extended. This will be your starting position.
  2. Begin by flexing the elbow, pulling your chest to your hands. Retract your shoulder blades as you perform the movement.
  3. Pause at the top of the motion, and return yourself to the start position.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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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).

Inverted Row with Straps: muscles worked and how to do it | Hominin