Inverted Row

A compound bodyweight exercise for the latissimus dorsi.

  • Back
  • Bodyweight
  • Compound

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Muscles worked

MainLatissimus dorsi
AlsoRhomboids, Trapezius, Biceps brachii

Setup

Raise the bar to make it easier or lower it toward the floor to make it harder.

How to do it well

  • Set a bar at hip height
  • Keep a straight line from head to heels
  • Pull the chest to the bar

Common mistakes

  • Letting the hips sag
  • Not reaching full extension at the bottom

Free programs with Inverted Row

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.