Beginner exercise

Inverted Row with Straps

Also called Ring Inverted Row, Suspension-Trainer Inverted Row, Suspension-Trainer Row

  • Muscle Growth
  • Strength
  • Calisthenics

Technique

How to perform Inverted Row with Straps

  1. Hang suspension straps from a rack or other stable object.
  2. Grasp the ends and position yourself in a supine position hanging from the straps.
  3. Your body should be straight with your heels straight in front of you with your arms fully extended.
  4. This will be your starting position.
  5. Begin by flexing the elbow, pulling your chest to your hands.
  6. Retract your shoulder blades as you perform the movement.
  7. Pause at the top of the motion, and return yourself to the start position.
  8. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Latissimus Dorsi, Rhomboid Major, Trapezius.

MuscleScoreRole
Latissimus Dorsi1.0Target, Mover
Rhomboid Major0.9Target, Mover
Trapezius0.9Target, Mover
Brachialis0.5Mover
Posterior Deltoid0.5Mover, Stabilizer

Calisthenics graph

Progression relationships

These relationships describe graph position, not personal readiness.

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