Inverted Row

The Inverted Row primarily works the Erector Spinae, Latissimus Dorsi, Rhomboids, Trapezius (Middle), with secondary activation of the Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Brachialis, Brachioradialis, Infraspinatus, Latissimus Dorsi, Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Posterior Deltoid, Rhomboids, Teres Major, Teres Minor, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle) and stabilizer support from the Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Biceps Femoris (Long Head), Erector Spinae, External Obliques, Gluteus Maximus, Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis, Triceps (Long Head). It is a suspension compound exercise at beginner difficulty.

Bodyweight row performed under bar or TRX strap pulling chest to bar.

EquipmentSuspension
DifficultyBeginner
TypeCompound
MovementHorizontal Pull
ForcePull
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryErector Spinae, Latissimus Dorsi, Rhomboids, Trapezius (Middle)
SecondaryBiceps Brachii (Long Head), Brachialis, Brachioradialis, Infraspinatus, Latissimus Dorsi, Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Posterior Deltoid, Rhomboids, Teres Major, Teres Minor, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle)

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Lay on back under fixed horizontal bar. Grasp bar with wide overhand grip. Execution: Keeping body straight, pull body up to bar. Pull shoulders back at top of movement with chest high. Return until arms are extended and shoulders are stretched forward. Repeat. Comments: Fixed bar should be just high enough to allow arm to fully extend. SeeGravity Vectorsfor greater understanding of how body angle influences resistance. Also known as Body Row or Supine Row.

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