Back·Other·Compound
Suspended Row
Upper Back · Other
Beginner
Body Part
Back
Equipment
Other
Level
Beginner
Type
Compound
Force
Pull
The Suspended Row is a beginner other exercise that primarily targets the Upper Back.
Muscles Worked
In Position
How to Do the Suspended Row
- 1Suspend your straps at around chest height. Take a handle in each hand and lean back. Keep your body erect and your head and chest up. Your arms should be fully extended. This will be your starting position.
- 2Begin by flexing the elbow to initiate the movement. Protract your shoulder blades as you do so.
- 3At the completion of the motion pause, and then return to the starting position.
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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB. Library last reviewed June 22, 2026 · How these guides are written