Suspension Row
Muscle Groups: Traps, Lats
Suspension Row focuses on Traps, Lats, with Shoulders, Chest working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Suspension Row with proper form and technique.
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Adjust the suspension trainer handles to a height where you can lean back with your body straight.
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Grab the handles with an overhand grip, palms facing each other, and lean back until your arms are fully extended and your body forms a straight line from head to heels.
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Engage your core and glutes, then pull your chest towards your hands by bending your elbows and squeezing your shoulder blades together.
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Continue pulling until your chest is close to your hands, maintaining a straight body line.
- 5
Slowly extend your arms to lower your body back to the starting position with control.
Secondary Muscles
While Suspension 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 Suspension Row, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Suspension 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.
