Inverted Row Guide | Form Tips, Muscles Worked, and Mistakes

Inverted Row Guide FULL GUIDE: https://barbend.com/inverted-row/ The inverted row is one of those movements that often gets written off as only being useful for beginners, but that's not at all true. The inverted has a ton of benefits for every level fitness enthusiast. For example, the inverted row is great for beginners because it can help build a strong foundation of back muscle, while also improving the management of holding one's weight. Often times, the inverted row is a great progression towards working on mastering the pull-up. The experienced lifter can reap benefits from the inverted row because it's a fantastic movement for accruing extra pulling volume, and it can be useful for giving the joints a rest from heavy training. HOW TO INVERTED ROW 1. Position yourself under a barbell in a Smith machine or squat rack. The bar placement should reflect the part of the back you'd like to train. Bar over or below the lower pecs = lats Bar over mid-upper pecs = upper back 2. Reach the arms up and make sure the bar is just barely out of reach to avoid making contact with the back in-between reps. 3. Grip the bar with a similar width that would be used for a barbell row. 4. Bring the hips off the ground into a neutral position, slightly contract the scapula, and initiate the row. 5. Drive the elbows to the ground and think "lead with the chest". 6. Opt for a bar with a squat pad if you can, or aim to bring the chest as close to the bar with what's physically comfortable - it does not need to touch if there is no squat pad available. 7. Lower the body in a controlled fashion, maintain postures at the bottom, and repeat the process. ----- Thanks for checking out BarBend, make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel:    / @barbend   Also, check out some of our most popular videos: Best Cross Training Shoes:    • Best Cross Training Shoes (Top Picks!!!)   Best Pre Workout Supplements:    • 8 Best Pre Workouts for Fat Loss, Cardio, ...   Best Meal Replacements:    • Best Meal Replacement Shakes (UPDATED!) — ...   Pull-Ups vs Chin-Ups:    • CHIN UPS vs. PULL UPS — The Difference, Mu...