Reverse-grip Barbell Row
Muscle Groups: Back, Biceps, Shoulders, Abs
Reverse-grip Barbell Row focuses on Back, Biceps, Shoulders, Abs, with Biceps, Lower Back, Shoulders working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Reverse-grip Barbell Row with proper form and technique.
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Stand with your feet hip-width apart, directly over or slightly behind a loaded barbell.
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Hinge at your hips and bend your knees slightly, keeping your back straight, until your torso is roughly parallel to the floor.
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Grip the barbell with an underhand (reverse) grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
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Engage your core and pull the barbell up towards your lower chest or upper abdomen, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
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Keep your elbows tucked close to your body throughout the pulling motion.
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Slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position with control, fully extending your arms.
Secondary Muscles
While Reverse-grip Barbell Row primarily targets Back, Biceps, Shoulders, Abs , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Biceps, Lower Back, Shoulders . 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 Reverse-grip Barbell Row, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Reverse-grip Barbell Row, 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.
