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Suspender Wide-Grip Inverted Row

Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Suspender Wide-Grip Inverted Row.

MediumRear shouldersTrapezius

About this exercise

The Suspension Wide-Grip Inverted Row uses gymnastic rings or a suspension trainer set low to perform a horizontal pulling movement with a wide hand position. The instability of the suspension system increases core and scapular stabilizer demand compared to a fixed bar, making it an effective bodyweight back exercise.

How to Perform

  • Set the rings or suspension handles to about waist height and grab them with a wide, palms-down grip
  • Walk your feet forward and lean back until your body is at a roughly 45-degree angle to the floor, arms fully extended
  • Keep your body in a straight line from heels to shoulders throughout the movement
  • Pull your chest up toward the handles by driving your elbows wide and back
  • Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement
  • Lower yourself with control back to the starting position, fully extending your arms
  • Adjust foot position closer or further from the anchor to increase or decrease difficulty

Muscle Activation

Primary
Rear shouldersTrapeziusMiddle back
Secondary
BicepsOuter forearm

Common Mistakes

Common mistakes content is coming soon.

About the Suspender Wide-Grip Inverted Row

The Suspender Wide-Grip Inverted Row is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.

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