High Bar Inverted Row Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Secondary Muscles
- Teres Minor, Trapezius Lower Fibers, Teres Major, Infraspinatus
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Bodyweight Row, High Bar Row
Visualised Target Muscle Groups
Front
Back
How to: High Bar Inverted Row
- Set a barbell at hip height or use a suspension trainer.
- Lie underneath the bar with your body straight and your feet planted on the ground.
- Grab the bar with an overhand grip slightly wider than shoulder-width.
- Pull your chest towards the bar, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Lower yourself back to the starting position and repeat.
Common Mistakes
- Arching the back excessively during the lift.
- Not pulling the bar high enough.
- Relying on momentum instead of controlled movement.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise with feet elevated to decrease difficulty.
- Complete the exercise using a TRX strap or suspension trainer for assistance.
Tips
- Engage your core to maintain proper body alignment.
- Ensure your arms are fully extended at the bottom of the movement.
- Focus on pulling with your back muscles rather than your arms.
High Bar Inverted Row Alternatives
Tags
back
strength
bodyweight
muscle gain
core stability
pulldown