Inverted Row between Chairs
Expert Advice
Focus on retracting your shoulder blades and keeping your body in a straight line to fully engage the back muscles.
How-to-do Steps
- Place two sturdy chairs opposite each other and lay a broomstick or bar across the tops.
- Lie underneath the bar and grab it with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
- Pull your chest up to the bar while keeping your body straight.
- Lower yourself back down with control.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles Worked
Inverted Row between Chairs primarily targets the Shoulders, Lats, Traps, with Strength mechanics using Body Weight. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Shoulders36%
Lats27%
Traps27%
Secondary
Biceps5%
Forearms5%
Equipment
Body Weight
Exercise Type
Strength
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Inverted Row between Chairs work?
Inverted Row between Chairs primarily targets the Shoulders, Lats, Traps. Secondary muscles involved include Biceps, Forearms. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Body Weight.
How many sets and reps should I do for Inverted Row between Chairs?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 4 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Inverted Row between Chairs suitable for beginners?
Inverted Row between Chairs is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.
