upper backbody weight

inverted row

inverted row is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1. Set up a bar at waist height or use a suspension trainer.

Step 2. Stand facing the bar or suspension trainer, with your feet shoulder-width apart.

Step 3. Grab the bar or handles with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

Step 4. Lean back, keeping your body straight and your heels on the ground.

Step 5. Pull your chest towards the bar or handles, squeezing your shoulder blades together.

Step 6. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower yourself back to the starting position.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

upper back

Secondary muscles

bicepsforearms

Primary body parts

back

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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