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Inverted Row.

Compound bodyweight exercise targeting the lats and rhomboids, improving upper back strength and posture.

BeginnerPull-Up Bar
Inverted Row
The numbers
Sets
3–5
Reps
6–15
Rest
90–180
Muscles
Primary
Lats · Rhomboids
Secondary
Biceps · Rear delts
The play-by-play

How to do it.

  1. Step 01

    Lie on your back under a sturdy bar or Smith machine bar.

  2. Step 02

    Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width.

  3. Step 03

    Position your body so your chest is directly under the bar.

  4. Step 04

    Pull your chest towards the bar, squeezing your shoulder blades together.

  5. Step 05

    Keep your body straight from head to heels.

  6. Step 06

    Slowly lower yourself back to the starting position with control.

What separates good from great

Pro cues.

  • Adjust foot placement to modify difficulty (straighter body is harder).

  • Maintain a rigid core to prevent hip sagging.

  • Focus on pulling with your back muscles, not just your arms.