Weighted Single-arm Inverted Row
Muscle Groups: Traps, Lats
Weighted Single-arm Inverted Row focuses on Traps, Lats, with Shoulders, Chest working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Single-arm Inverted Row with proper form and technique.
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Position a sturdy bar at a height where you can lie underneath it with your arm fully extended.
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Lie on your back directly under the bar and grasp it with one hand, using an overhand grip.
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Extend your body fully, keeping it straight from head to heels, forming a rigid plank.
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Place a weight plate across your hips or lower abdomen for added resistance, if desired.
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Engage your back muscles and pull your chest up towards the bar, leading with your elbow.
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Continue pulling until your chest is close to or touches the bar, squeezing your shoulder blade.
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Slowly and with control, lower your body back down to the starting position, fully extending your arm.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted Single-arm Inverted 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 Weighted Single-arm Inverted Row, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted Single-arm Inverted 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.
