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Barbell Bent-Over Row

CompoundIntermediate

How to do it

Flat back, row to your lower ribs, squeeze the shoulder blades.

Muscles

Primary

Upper Back, Lats

Secondary

Biceps, Rear Delts, Lower Back

Steps to perform

  1. 1Hold a barbell with an overhand grip, hinge at the hips to ~45° with a flat back.
  2. 2Brace your core and let the bar hang at arm's length.
  3. 3Row the bar to your lower ribs, driving elbows back.
  4. 4Lower under control without rounding your back.

Loads the lower back. Plans swap it out if you report issues there.

Equipment

Barbell & plates

Alternatives

One-Arm Dumbbell Row

Lats · Upper Back

Chest-Supported Dumbbell Row

Upper Back · Lats

Chest-Supported T-Bar Row

Upper Back · Lats

Seated Cable Row

Upper Back · Lats

Machine Row

Upper Back · Lats