inverted row with straps

A back exercise targeting the upper back, performed with body weight.

inverted row with straps demonstration
inverted row with straps β€” demonstration

Body part

Back

Equipment

Body Weight

Target muscles

Upper Back

Secondary muscles

Biceps, Forearms

How to do inverted row with straps

  1. Set up a suspension trainer or straps at chest height.

  2. Stand facing the anchor point and grab the handles with an overhand grip.

  3. Walk your feet forward, leaning back until your body is at an angle.

  4. Keep your body straight and engage your core.

  5. Pull your chest towards the 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

Primary (target)

Upper Back

Secondary

BicepsForearms

Related exercises

All back exercises β†’

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