Bent-over Row with Barbell
Muscle Groups: Upper back, Lats
Bent-over Row with Barbell focuses on Upper back, Lats, with Biceps, Hamstrings, Lower Back, Forearm working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Bent-over Row with Barbell with proper form and technique.
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Stand with your feet hip-width apart and hinge at your hips, keeping your back straight, until your torso is nearly parallel to the floor.
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Hold a barbell with an overhand, shoulder-width grip, letting it hang directly below your shoulders.
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Pull the barbell upwards towards your abdomen, squeezing your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
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Slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
Secondary Muscles
While Bent-over Row with Barbell primarily targets Upper back, Lats , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Biceps, Hamstrings, Lower Back, Forearm . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Bent-over Row with Barbell, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Bent-over Row with Barbell, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
