Perform a horizontal pulling motion using a suspension trainer to draw your torso toward the handles, emphasizing the upper back muscles.
How to do the Suspension Low Row#
- Set the suspension straps low and grasp the handles with a neutral grip; walk your feet forward so your body leans back and your arms are fully extended.
- Hold a straight body line from head to heels and brace your core.
- Initiate the movement by retracting your shoulder blades and pulling your chest toward the handles, bending at the elbows.
- Pause briefly at the top while squeezing the upper back.
- Lower yourself back to the starting position with controlled motion.
Muscles worked#
- Primary: Upper back (Rhomboids & Middle Trapezius), Lats (Latissimus Dorsi)
- Secondary: Biceps (Biceps Brachii), Rear delts (Posterior Deltoid), Forearms (Forearm Flexors & Extensors (incl. Brachioradialis)), Abs (Rectus Abdominis)
Common mistakes#
- Pulling mainly with the arms instead of starting with the shoulder blades.
- Allowing the hips to sag or lift, breaking the straight body line.
- Shrugging the shoulders toward the ears during the pull.
- Using momentum instead of controlled pulling and lowering.
