TRX High Row
Strengthen your back and biceps with the TRX High Row! A great exercise for building upper body strength using just your body weight.
The TRX High Row is a compound exercise that mainly works the back, with help from the traps and shoulders. You'll need: suspension trainer.
Required Equipment

TRX High Row Muscles Worked
Primary
Lats (latissimus dorsi); Rhomboids (Shoulder Blade) (rhomboids, major & minor)
Secondary
Mid Traps (trapezius, middle fibers); Rear Shoulder (Delts) (posterior deltoid)
TRX High Row Variations and Alternatives
How to do the TRX High Row
Setup:
Find a sturdy anchor point to attach the suspension trainer.
Adjust the straps to a height where they are around waist level when you stand in front of them.
Starting Position:
Stand facing the anchor point with the suspension trainer handles in each hand.
Grab the handles with an overhand grip (palms facing down).
Step back to create tension in the straps, keeping your arms straight in front of you.
Lean back slightly, keeping your body straight from head to heels. Your feet should be hip-width apart.
Movement:
Engage your core and pull your shoulder blades back and down.
Bend your elbows and pull your body towards the handles, keeping your elbows close to your sides.
Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together as you pull.
Continue pulling until your hands reach your chest or slightly below.
Return:
Slowly extend your arms back to the starting position, keeping the tension in the straps.
Maintain control as you lower yourself back down.
Repetition:
Aim for 8-12 repetitions, ensuring proper form throughout.
Rest for a brief moment and repeat for 2-3 sets.
Tips:
Keep your body straight throughout the movement to prevent your back from sagging.
Adjust the angle of your body to make the exercise easier or harder; leaning back more increases the difficulty.
Focus on your breathing; inhale as you pull and exhale as you return to the starting position.
TRX High Row FAQs
What muscles does the TRX High Row work?
The TRX High Row mainly works the back, with help from the traps and shoulders. The main muscles are the latissimus dorsi and rhomboids.
What equipment do you need for the TRX High Row?
Suspension trainer.
Is the TRX High Row a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the TRX High Row go on?
It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some TRX High Row variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Inverted Strap Row, Ring High Row, Suspended Row and TRX Power Pull.
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