[The Move To Help You Build Up To A Full Pull Up] Inverted rows are an excellent exercise to build up the required strength in your back to complete a traditional pull up. To begin: 1. Set up the barbell so it reaches hip height. 2. Lie down underneath the barbell with your heels on the ground and grab the barbell with an overhand grip, 1-2 inches outside of shoulder width. 3. Focus on keeping your entire body, from head to toe, in a straight line, while you look up at the ceiling. 4. Initiate t