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Inverted row

A horizontal bodyweight pull beneath a secure fixed bar. A higher bar or bent knees reduces the load and makes it easier to keep the torso aligned.

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At a glance

EquipmentBodyweight / calisthenics
Experience levelBeginner
Movement patternHorizontal pull
Primary muscleLats
Also worksRhomboids, Biceps
Inverted row: Exercise illustration (start) Inverted row: Exercise illustration (peak)
Exercise data by RepDB (repdb.co).

The movement, step by step.

  1. Secure a bar that is designed to support your full body weight.
  2. Grip it and position the feet so the body forms a steady line beneath it.
  3. Pull the chest toward the bar without lifting the chin or dropping the hips.
  4. Lower under control until the arms are long again.

Technique cues

  • Keep the support locked in place.
  • Move the chest and hips together.
  • Bend the knees to make the movement easier.

Common mistakes

  • Using an unsecured bar or furniture.
  • Shrugging the shoulders while the torso stays low.

Watch & learn

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