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Inverted Row with Straps

How to do the Inverted Row with Straps with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

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Primary muscles

Mid Back

Secondary

Biceps, Lats

Equipment

Other

Step by step

How to do the Inverted Row with Straps

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    Begin by flexing the elbow, pulling your chest to your hands. Retract your shoulder blades as you perform the movement.

  3. 3

    Pause at the top of the motion, and return yourself to the start position.

  4. 4

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Every Inverted Row with Straps set you log feeds Ascend's anatomy heatmap — so your mid back volume is visible at a glance — and counts toward your bodyweight-strength tier.

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