Inverted row
The inverted row is a bodyweight exercise that targets the upper back muscles. It involves lying under a bar and pulling your chest towards it, keeping your body straight and core engaged.
At a glance
- Area
- Back
- Main muscle
- Upper back
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Beginner
Form tips
- Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
- Pull your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
- Avoid shrugging your shoulders.
- Control the movement on the way down.
What to watch out for
- Shoulder impingement
- Severe lower back pain
- Recent shoulder surgery
Also known as
Australian Pull-Up, Bodyweight Row, Rower Invertito