Reverse-grip Straight Back Seated High Row

Target Muscle

Secondary Muscles

Equipment

1

Grasp the handles with a reverse grip (palms facing you), making sure your arms are fully extended and your shoulders are relaxed.

2

Pull the handles towards your abdomen, keeping your elbows close to your body and squeezing your shoulder blades together at the end of the movement.

3

Hold the contraction for a second at the peak of the movement, then slowly return the handles to the starting position, fully extending your arms again.

4

Repeat the exercise for the desired number of repetitions, ensuring to maintain proper form throughout.

Pro Tip

**Grip and Arm Position**: Hold the bar with a reverse grip (palms facing you) and ensure your hands are slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Avoid holding the bar too close or too wide as this can put unnecessary strain on your shoulders and wrists. **Controlled Movement**: When pulling the bar towards your body, do so in a controlled manner. Avoid jerking or using momentum to pull the bar. This not only reduces the effectiveness of the exercise but also increases your risk of injury. **Engage Your Back Muscles**: Make sure to engage your back muscles when pulling the bar towards your body. A common mistake is pulling with the arms instead of the back. To avoid this,