Inverted row
Pull your chest to a low bar while hanging underneath it; adjust difficulty by changing how horizontal your body is.
- Muscle group: Back
- Equipment: Pull-up bar
- Difficulty: Beginner
Also known as: Bodyweight row, Australian pull-up, Australsk pull-up, Omvendt roning
How to do it
- Set a bar at waist height, lie under it and grip it slightly wider than shoulders.
- Keep a straight line from head to heels and pull your chest to the bar.
- Lower slowly until the arms are straight.
Common mistakes
- Hips sagging toward the floor.
- Pulling with the neck and shoulders instead of the back.
Alternatives
Watch a video demonstration on YouTube
“Inverted Row Guide | Form Tips, Muscles Worked, and Mistakes” by BarBend (opens YouTube)
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