Inverted Row with Straps
A beginner compound strength exercise that works the upper back.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Inverted Row with Straps
- 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.
Muscles Worked
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do inverted row with straps work?
Inverted Row with Straps primarily works the upper back. The biceps assist as secondary muscles.
What equipment do I need for inverted row with straps?
The source dataset does not record equipment for inverted row with straps. Check the instructions above before you set up.
Inverted Row with Straps: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Inverted Row with Straps is rated beginner. Movements you can learn in a session, with a low skill floor and a forgiving failure mode.
What can I do instead of inverted row with straps?
Inverted Row, Bent Over Barbell Row, Bent Over One-Arm Long Bar Row train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my inverted row with straps reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; inverted row with straps can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
Photographs and step-by-step instructions from free-exercise-db, a public-domain exercise dataset. Muscle mapping and alternatives by Fitnit.
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