Bar Band Bent Over Row Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Equipment
- Stick
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachialis, Trapezius Lower Fibers, Infraspinatus, Teres Major, Brachioradialis, Teres Minor, Trapezius Middle Fibers, Deltoid Posterior
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Bent Over Row with Stick
How to: Bar Band Bent Over Row
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a stick with both hands.
- Bend your knees slightly and hinge at your hips, keeping your back straight.
- Pull the stick towards your waist, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Lower the stick back to the starting position with control and repeat.
Common Mistakes
- Hunching the back instead of keeping it flat.
- Using too much momentum to lift rather than engaging the muscles.
- Not controlling the return movement.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise with lighter resistance or no resistance at all.
- Use a bench for support if needed.
Tips
- Keep your back straight throughout the movement to avoid injury.
- Engage your core to maintain stability.
- Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
Bar Band Bent Over Row Alternatives
Tags
back
strength
row
stick
latissimus dorsi
upper body