Exercise guide
Inverted row
Works your upper back and lats, with help from your rear delts, biceps and core. Body weight. Beginner friendly.
The animated demo for this exercise is in the members’ area.
Main musclesupper back and lats
Helpersrear delts, biceps and core
EquipmentBody weight
LevelBeginner friendly
In your plan3 sets of as many good reps as you can
Rest1 minute 30 seconds
How to do it
- Set a bar in a rack at about waist height and hang underneath it, hands just wider than your shoulders.
- Keep your body straight from head to heels, heels on the floor.
- Pull your chest up to the bar, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Lower for 2 seconds. Bend your knees to make it easier.
In the members’ area
The animated demo, side and front views, the common mistakes to avoid, and a weight and rep target for every set, from your last session.
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