Upper back exercises

Inverted Row with Straps

Also known as: Rowing inversé avec sangles · Ανάποδη κωπηλατική με ιμάντες ανάρτησης · TRX row · suspension row · ring row

Primary
Upper back
Equipment
Other equipment
Level
Beginner
Type
Compound
Force
Pull
Suggested rest
1.5 min

How to do the Inverted Row with Straps

  1. Hang a rope or suspension straps from a rack or other stable object. Grasp the ends and position yourself in a supine position hanging from the ropes. Your body should be straight with your heels on the ground with your arms fully extended. This will be your starting position.

  2. Begin by flexing the elbow, pulling your chest to your hands. Retract your shoulder blades as you perform the movement.

  3. Pause at the top of the motion, and return yourself to the start position.

  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Sets and reps

GoalSetsRepsRest
Muscle growth3–46–151.5 min
Muscular endurance2–315–201 min

When you hit the top of the rep range on every set, add a rep or a harder variation next session.

Starting points from training research. Stop each set 1–3 reps short of failure.

Muscles worked

Primary

Upper back

Secondary

Biceps, Lats

Rhomboids, mid traps and rear delts hold your shoulder blades in place. Rows, face pulls and reverse flyes build thickness and healthier shoulders.

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