Suspended Row
Muscle Groups: Traps, Lats
Suspended Row focuses on Traps, Lats, with Shoulders, Chest working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Suspended Row with proper form and technique.
- 1
Stand facing a suspension trainer, grasping a handle in each hand with an overhand grip.
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Lean back until your arms are fully extended and your body forms a straight line from head to heels, with your feet flat on the floor.
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Engage your core and glutes to maintain a rigid body position.
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Pull your chest towards your hands by bending your elbows and squeezing your shoulder blades together.
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Pause briefly at the top, feeling the contraction in your upper back muscles.
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Slowly extend your arms to lower your body back to the starting position with control.
Secondary Muscles
While Suspended Row primarily targets Traps, Lats , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Shoulders, Chest . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Suspended Row, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Suspended Row, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
