Inverted row bent knees
The inverted row with bent knees is a bodyweight exercise targeting the upper back. It involves pulling your chest towards a bar while keeping your body in a straight line with knees bent, engaging the upper back muscles and biceps.
At a glance
- Area
- Back
- Main muscle
- Upper back
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Beginner
Form tips
- Keep your core engaged to maintain a straight line from shoulders to knees.
- Pull your chest towards the bar, not your stomach.
- Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
- Control the descent to avoid dropping too quickly.
What to watch out for
- Shoulder impingement
- Elbow tendinitis
- Lower back pain
Also known as
Rematore Inverso a Ginocchia Piegate, Bodyweight Row, Australian Pull-Up, Back Exercise, Upper Back Strength