Upper back · Body weight · Intermediate

How to do Inverted Row With Straps

The inverted row with straps is a bodyweight exercise targeting the upper back, performed using suspension straps. It requires pulling your chest towards the handles while maintaining a straight body position.

Inverted Row With Straps demonstration
Primary muscle
Upper back
Also works
Biceps and Forearms
Equipment
Body weight
Level
Intermediate
Category
Back

How to do Inverted Row With Straps, step by step

  1. Set up a suspension trainer or straps at chest height.
  2. Stand facing the anchor point and grab the handles with an overhand grip.
  3. Walk your feet forward, leaning back until your body is at an angle.
  4. Keep your body straight and engage your core.
  5. Pull your chest towards the handles, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  6. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower yourself back to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Inverted Row With Straps works your upper back as the main mover, with help from your biceps and forearms.

Track Inverted Row With Straps in SPLYT

Inverted Row With Straps is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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