Inverted Row
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PrimarySecondaryTertiary
Muscles worked
Upper BackPrimary · 100%
BicepsSecondary · 40%
Equipment
Squat Rack
How to log the weight
Implement weight
Log the total weight of the implement.
Recovery window
~72h for the primary movers
Upper Back~72h
Biceps~54h
Programming notes
Inverted Row is driven by the upper back, with biceps assisting. Give the primary movers roughly 72 hours before loading them hard again. In the same session it pairs cleanly with Barbell Bench Press, whose primary movers don't overlap with anything this exercise works.
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