Suspension inverted row
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Suspension inverted row. Pull your chest between the handles, then slowly extend elbows. A more upright position is easier.
How to do this exercise: Suspension inverted rowSetup · movement · load
- Set your position
Check the suspension anchor. Grip the handles, plant your heels and lean back with your body straight.
- Make the movement
Pull your chest between the handles, then slowly extend elbows. A more upright position is easier.
- Breathe and control the pace
Breathe out during the harder part and in on the return. Control the return instead of dropping the weight. Two reps in reserve means you could do about two more clean repetitions.
Do not let your hips sag.
Your body provides resistance. Begin with an easier variation or a shorter range that you can control.
For your first use, ask staff to show you the machine settings and safety release. Stop for sharp pain. This basic guide is awaiting professional review.
- Type
- Strength
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Sides
- Both sides together
- How load is measured
- Bodyweight
Main muscles
Upper back, Lats
Supporting muscles
Biceps, Rear deltoids
Equipment
Load values are only comparable on the same exercise and equipment.
How to do it
- Check the suspension anchor. Grip the handles, plant your heels and lean back with your body straight.
- Pull your chest between the handles, then slowly extend elbows. A more upright position is easier.
Common mistakes
- Do not let your hips sag.
Safety notes
- Start with easy resistance and breathe continuously. Stop for sharp pain; ask gym staff to demonstrate unfamiliar equipment.