Inverted Row with Bent Knee between Chairs Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Back
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Back
- Secondary Muscles
- Biceps Brachii, Brachioradialis, Deltoid Posterior, Brachialis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 6
- Alternate Names
- Bent Knee Inverted Row
How to: Inverted Row with Bent Knee between Chairs
- Set up two chairs approximately shoulder-width apart, ensuring they are stable.
- Lie underneath the chairs and grab the seat edges or a sturdy bar with an overhand grip.
- With your knees bent, pull your chest towards the chairs while engaging your back muscles.
- Pause at the top for a moment, then lower yourself back down with control.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing the hips to sag towards the ground.
- Not fully extending the arms at the bottom of the movement.
- Pulling with the arms rather than engaging the back muscles.
Modifications
- Use a lower surface to reduce difficulty.
- Perform the exercise with assistance using resistance bands.
- Adjust the height of your hands for easier or harder variations.
Tips
- Keep your body straight and avoid sagging at the hips.
- Engage your core to maintain stability while performing the movement.
- Pull the bar towards your chest rather than your stomach for optimal muscle engagement.
Inverted Row with Bent Knee between Chairs Alternatives
Tags
back
strength
bodyweight
row
upper body
core