Inverted Row
Inverted Row is an excellent full-body workout that can improve upper body strength and grip strength, recruit glutes and hamstrings, and boost your biceps.
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Towel-Grip Inverted Row
Towel-Grip Inverted Row is a bodyweight exercise that strengthens your upper body, specifically targeting the forearms, back, biceps, and shoulder muscles. Using a towel in this exercise increases grip strength.
Instructions
- Wrap two towels shoulder-width apart around a barbell on a squat rack. Lie on the floor under the barbell and tuck the ends of the towels together so that your palms are facing each other.
- Squeeze your shoulder blades together, pull your elbows back and pull your chest up to the bar. Pause here and then slowly lower your body back to the starting position.
Tips
- Don't let your hips drop. Keep a straight line from head to heels.
- Don't use a partial range of motion. Pull your chest up to the bar.
- Don't let your shoulders move forward. Squeeze your shoulder blades together.
Alternative Exercises
Suspended Inverted Row
Suspended Inverted Row strengthens your shoulders, biceps, forearms, and back muscles. Performing the exercise suspended allows for varying degrees of difficulty based on strength levels.
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