Target Muscle

    Upper Back

    Equipment

    Body Weight

    Difficulty

    Beginner

    Category

    Strength

    Inverted Row on Bench

    The inverted row on bench is a bodyweight exercise targeting the upper back, performed by pulling your chest up towards a bench while lying underneath it.

    Also Works

    BicepsForearms

    How to Perform

    1. 1

      Set up a bench at a height that allows your body to hang freely underneath it.

    2. 2

      Lie face up on the ground with your head towards the bench.

    3. 3

      Reach up and grab the bench with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

    4. 4

      Position your body so that your heels are on the ground and your arms are fully extended.

    5. 5

      Engage your core and squeeze your shoulder blades together as you pull your chest up towards the bench.

    6. 6

      Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly lower your body back down to the starting position.

    7. 7

      Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Pro Tips

    • Focus on controlled movements rather than speed
    • Breathe out during the exertion phase
    • Keep your core engaged throughout the movement

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