I have always found rowing exercises challenging. I often struggle to get comfortable on the rowing machines, and sometimes I feel discomfort in one of my shoulders afterward. Currently, the rowing exercises that feel best for me are inverted rows (I feel a great stretch with them), followed by DB …

Inverted rows need to be able to be overloaded at some point. I used to put a plate on my chest, a weighted vest, etc…

Hell I can’t get the angle right for inverted rows. Personally the only back work I’ve been doing lately is deadlifts, shrugs, and some stuff on the gymnastics rings. Chinning & rowing have become a problem for my right bicep/shoulder. I do need to re introduce something for external rotation thoug…

Check out some info from Ben Bruno. Dude loves inverted rows. [Inverted Row Tutorial: Advanced Progressions] [Inverted Rows Dropset] [Decline Inverted Rows]

I don’t use rowing machines due to the same issues you mentioned. I typically avoid upper body machines in general, across various lifts. They usually don’t seem to mesh with my leverages. You can load inverted rows as mentioned in posts above, and I recommend exploring various barbell, dumbbell an…

Deads aren’t really a back exercise. Your pain might be from overuse.

Yes! These would be great to compliment the other movements you’re doing. As @marine77 points out, a weight vest is a great investment if this is your route. Also, doing sets of rows, push ups, and squats with a weight vest is simply an awesome training session.

[image] Satoru: Inverted Rows are still pretty challenging for me in the 20-rep range, but since I can’t add weight, I’m unsure if they’re a sustainable long-term solution. Do you think inverted rows are as effective as other rowing exercises or should I consider other rowing exercises? Yes.…

I’ve not experienced any pain during or after deadlifts. The issue I’m experiencing has been really tough to troubleshoot and describe actually. The solution (albeit probably temporary) has been a wide reduction in my exercise selection. Honestly, besides deadlifts, walking lunges, back extensions,…

May I suggest the almighty seal row? Those singlehandedly blew up my upper back when I didn’t believe it had any blowing up left in it at my age.

Inverted Rows as a main rowing exercise

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Check out some info from Ben Bruno. Dude loves inverted rows.

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Inverted Rows as a main rowing exercise

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