Inverted Row Strength Standards for Men and Women

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Inverted Row Rep Standards

Compare your Inverted Row performance to these reps standards and see where you stand.

LevelReps
Beginner< 1
Novice6
Intermediate19
Advanced35
Elite54

Inverted Row Standards by Bodyweight

Find the Inverted Row strength standards for your specific body weight.
BodyweightBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
110 lbs< 16193757
120 lbs< 17203856
130 lbs< 18213756
140 lbs< 19213755
150 lbs< 19223754
160 lbs< 110223753
170 lbs< 110223652
180 lbs< 110223651
190 lbs< 110213550
200 lbs< 111213449
210 lbs< 111213448
220 lbs< 111213347
230 lbs< 111203346
240 lbs< 111203245
250 lbs< 111203144
260 lbs< 110203143
270 lbs< 110193042
280 lbs< 110193041
290 lbs< 110192940
300 lbs< 110182939
310 lbs< 110182839
BodyweightBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
90 lbs< 1< 1122437
100 lbs< 1< 1132538
110 lbs< 15142638
120 lbs< 16152638
130 lbs< 17162738
140 lbs< 18162738
150 lbs< 19172737
160 lbs< 19172737
170 lbs< 19172636
180 lbs< 110172636
190 lbs< 110172635
200 lbs< 110172534
210 lbs< 110162534
220 lbs< 110162533
230 lbs< 110162432
240 lbs< 110162432
250 lbs< 110162331
260 lbs< 110152331

Inverted Row Standards by Age

Discover how Inverted Row strength standards vary across different age groups.
AgeBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
15< 1< 1142944
20< 18203755
25< 19223857
30< 19223857
35< 19223857
40< 19223857
45< 17193553
50< 15163148
55< 1< 1132742
60< 1< 1112236
65< 1< 171830
70< 1< 141324
75< 1< 1< 11019
80< 1< 1< 1614
85< 1< 1< 1< 111
90< 1< 1< 1< 18
AgeBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
15< 1< 1112235
20< 14152944
25< 15163046
30< 15163046
35< 15163046
40< 15163046
45< 1< 1142742
50< 1< 1122438
55< 1< 1102033
60< 1< 171628
65< 1< 1< 11222
70< 1< 1< 1917
75< 1< 1< 1613
80< 1< 1< 1< 110
85< 1< 1< 1< 16
90< 1< 1< 1< 1< 1

Inverted Row Overview

The Inverted Row is a bodyweight exercise that strengthens the upper back, shoulders, and arms by pulling your chest towards a bar while maintaining a straight body position.

Muscles Worked

Equipment Needed

Barbell, Smith Machine

How To Perform the Inverted Row

  1. Set a barbell in a rack at waist height or use a Smith machine.
  2. Lie on the floor beneath the bar and grab it with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
  3. Extend your legs out straight with your heels on the ground and your body in a straight line.
  4. Engage your core and pull your chest toward the bar by squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  5. Pause briefly at the top, then slowly lower yourself back to the starting position.

Want to perfect your form? Check out our detailed guide on Inverted Row for proper technique and tips.

Pro Tips for Inverted Row

  • Maintain a straight line from head to heels throughout the movement.
  • Engage your core to avoid sagging or arching your back.
  • Use a controlled motion, avoiding jerky or swinging movements.
  • If the exercise is too difficult, bend your knees to reduce the load.

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