Video Tip Extra: 4 Inverted Row Workouts

In my recent four-part series of Video Tips of the Day on inverted rows, I broke down various aspects of this great compound exercise for building size and strength in the back. Here's the breakdown of those videos, all of which are embedded below as well as contained on my YouTube channel in case you missed them:

Video #1: Inverted Row Basics

Video #2: Inverted Row Body Position Tweak

Video #3: How to Make Inverted Rows Easier

Video #4: How to Make Inverted Rows Harder

Check out these videos for full demonstrations on proper technique on this exercise. Once you have your form down, it's time to work inverted rows into your training routine. Below are four different inverted row workouts I came up with exclusively for JimStoppani.com members. Plug any of them into your training split on back day and watch your pulling strength (and size) start to creep up.

Inverted Row Workout #1: Straight Sets

The inverted row is a no-nonsense, compound exercise for the back (similar to a pull-up, but easier for most people and utilizing a rowing motion), so it's perfectly appropriate to use as your first exercise in a workout. When doing so, perform whatever variation of inverted row corresponds to your strength level and proficiency on the exercise. For example, if you're weak on inverted rows, do one of the easier variations (bar set higher in the Smith machine, knees bent, etc.), as described in Video #3 below. In that clip, I recommend doing inverted rows first in your back workout if it's a difficult exercise for you.

However, those strong on inverted rows can do it first as well; in this case, I recommend doing weighted inverted rows to make the exercise more difficult. See Video #4 below to see me demonstrate this and show you other ways to make inverted rows more challenging.

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Inverted Row Workout #2: Pre-Exhaust Finisher

This workout is intended for individuals who are strong on inverted rows. Two things make the exercise more difficult in this routine: (1) the fact that inverted rows are performed at the end of the workout,

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