Inverted row with feet raised
Also called feet-elevated row
- Works
- Upper back · trapezius and rhomboids
- Sides of the back · latissimus dorsi
- Front of the upper arm · biceps brachii and brachialis
- Back of the shoulder · posterior deltoid
- Needs
- Rack with safety bars, bench
Setup
Set a bar in a rack at about hip height and put a bench in front of it. Lie under the bar with your heels on the bench.
Steps
- Tighten your stomach and buttocks so your body is straight.
- Pull your chest to the bar.
- Lower slowly until your arms are straight.
Breathing
Breathe in as you lower. Breathe out as you pull.
Where you feel it
Between your shoulder blades and in the sides of your back.
Common mistakes
- Letting the hips sag.
- Jerking up with the legs.
When to stop
Stop if you feel sharp pain, pain in a joint, dizziness or numbness.