Barbell Bent-Over Row
CompoundIntermediate
How to do it
Muscles
Primary
Upper Back, Lats
Secondary
Biceps, Rear Delts, Lower Back
Steps to perform
- 1Hold a barbell with an overhand grip, hinge at the hips to ~45° with a flat back.
- 2Brace your core and let the bar hang at arm's length.
- 3Row the bar to your lower ribs, driving elbows back.
- 4Lower under control without rounding your back.
Loads the lower back. Plans swap it out if you report issues there.