Upper back exercise · body weight
Inverted Row V. 2
The inverted row v. 2 is a bodyweight exercise that targets the upper back, with the biceps and forearms assisting.
- Target muscle
- Upper back
- Also works
- Biceps, forearms
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body part
- Back
How to do the inverted row v. 2
- Set up a bar at waist height on a Smith machine or use a suspension trainer.
- Stand facing the bar or suspension trainer and grab it with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
- Walk your feet forward, leaning back until your body is at a slight angle.
- Keep your body straight and pull your chest up towards the bar or handles, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower yourself back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps
Start with 3 sets of 10–15 reps, resting 45–60 seconds. When every set feels easy, add reps, slow the lowering phase or move to a harder variation.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is the upper back. The biceps and forearms work as secondary muscles. See all upper back exercises or every bodyweight exercise.
