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TRX Row

IntermediateStrengthTier T2

Row your body up using TRX straps. Great for back and biceps.

Targets: Shoulder
Muscles: Latissimus Dorsi, Rhomboids, Middle Trapezius

Stop if

Choose an easier exercise if pain reaches 6 out of 10 or becomes sharp. Stop and rest if pain reaches 8 out of 10.

This is the general ClapMove rule. This exercise has no extra stop rule of its own.

  • Pain 6 out of 10 or more: choose an easier exercise.
  • Pain 8 out of 10 or more: stop and rest.

Equipment needed

  • Works at home
  • Works at the gym

other

No equipment? Try: Gymnastics rings, Towels over bar

Dosage

3

Sets

12

Reps / Time

45 sec

Rest

2 up / 1 squeeze / 2 down

Tempo

Step-by-Step Guide

Set up

  • Hold TRX handles
  • Walk feet forward and lean back
  • Body in straight line, arms extended
  • More lean = harder
  1. No image for this step. Follow the written instruction.

    Step 1 of 5

    Pull yourself up by bending elbows

  2. No image for this step. Follow the written instruction.

    Step 2 of 5

    Bring chest toward handles

  3. No image for this step. Follow the written instruction.

    Step 3 of 5

    Squeeze shoulder blades together

  4. No image for this step. Follow the written instruction.

    Step 4 of 5

    Lower slowly with control

  5. No image for this step. Follow the written instruction.

    Step 5 of 5

    Repeat

Breathing

  • Breathe out as you pull up
  • Breathe in as you lower

Form Cues

  • Keep body straight
  • Pull to chest
  • Squeeze shoulder blades
  • Control the lowering

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Hips sagging
  • Not pulling high enough
  • Letting elbows flare
  • Dropping down fast

Safety Information

Keep body tight. Great scalable exercise.

Progressions

Walk feet forward (more lean)

Inverted RowIntermediate

Regressions

Walk feet back (less lean)