Exercise library · Back
Inverted Row.
Compound bodyweight exercise targeting the lats and rhomboids, improving upper back strength and posture.
BeginnerPull-Up Bar

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.
- Step 01
Lie on your back under a sturdy bar or Smith machine bar.
- Step 02
Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width.
- Step 03
Position your body so your chest is directly under the bar.
- Step 04
Pull your chest towards the bar, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Step 05
Keep your body straight from head to heels.
- 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.