can i build muscle and strength without feeling the muscle?

i have always been stuck on this question. while training back (usually with inverted rows), i have a tough time feeling my back muscles. while doing pushups, i dont really feel my chest working (though sometimes i get a small pump).

so my question, specifically for inverted rows, do i need to feel the muscle in order to build muscle and strength? like feel my back contracting and stuff.

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