inverted row v. 2
A back exercise targeting the upper back, performed with body weight.
How to do inverted row v. 2
Set up a bar at waist height on a Smith machine or use a suspension trainer.
Stand facing the bar or suspension trainer and grab it with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
Walk your feet forward, leaning back until your body is at a slight angle.
Keep your body straight and pull your chest up towards the bar or handles, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower yourself back down to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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