Suspended Row

A TRX-based back exercise that builds pulling strength and improves posture through horizontal rowing.
Instructions
- Suspend your straps at approximately chest height.
- Take a handle in each hand and lean back, keeping your body straight and your head neutral.
- Your arms should be fully extended with your weight supported by the straps.
- Pull your elbows back by retracting your shoulder blades, drawing your chest toward the handles.
- Pause briefly at the top of the movement.
- Lower your body back to the starting position in a controlled manner.
Tips
- Adjust your body angle to modify difficulty; more horizontal = harder.
- Focus on pulling your elbows back rather than pulling your hands.
- Maintain a straight body line throughout the movement.
- Retract your shoulder blades fully at the top for maximum back engagement.
- This is an excellent movement for building back strength and improving posture.
Recommended starting values
Sensible novice starting points for each goal, for a lifter aged 25–40. Scale down for smaller frames or older lifters. Treat the first set of any session as a discovery set.
| Goal | Sets | Reps |
|---|---|---|
| Gain strength | 3 | 7 reps |
| Build muscle | 3 | 10 reps |
| Build endurance | 3 | 14 reps |
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