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Inverted Row with Straps
- Main muscles
- Middle back
- Also works
- Biceps, Lats
- Equipment
- Other equipment
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Compound · Pull
How to do it
- Hang a rope or suspension straps from a rack or other stable object. Grasp the ends and position yourself in a supine position hanging from the ropes. Your body should be straight with your heels on the ground with your arms fully extended. This will be your starting position.
- Begin by flexing the elbow, pulling your chest to your hands. Retract your shoulder blades as you perform the movement.
- Pause at the top of the motion, and return yourself to the start position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Quick answers
- What muscles does the Inverted Row with Straps work?
- Mainly the middle back, with help from the biceps, lats.
- What equipment do I need?
- Other equipment.
- Is it good for beginners?
- Yes, it is rated beginner level.
- How do I track progress on it?
- Log each set and beat the weight or reps from last time. Liftrung shows your last set beside the next one and estimates your one-rep max from your sets.
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