Suspender Row Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Equipment
- Suspension
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachioradialis, Deltoid Posterior, Brachialis, Teres Minor, Trapezius Middle Fibers, Trapezius Lower Fibers, Infraspinatus, Teres Major
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.8
- Alternate Names
- Suspension Row
How to: Suspender Row
- Stand facing the suspension trainer with the straps at an appropriate height.
- Hold onto the handles with an overhand grip, leaning back slightly with a straight body.
- Engage your core, and while keeping your shoulders down, pull your body towards the anchor point.
- Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
- Slowly lower your body back to the starting position and repeat.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum instead of controlled movements.
- Letting the shoulders round forward at the top of the motion.
- Not fully extending arms at the bottom of the movement.
Modifications
- Use a lighter suspension level for easier access.
- Perform the exercise seated for added support.
Tips
- Keep your core tight throughout the movement.
- Pull your elbows back and down to engage your upper back muscles.
- Control the movement on the way down to maximize muscle engagement.
Suspender Row Alternatives
Tags
back
strength
shoulders
suspension
row
upper body