Barbell Bent Over Row Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachialis, Trapezius, Brachioradialis, Teres Major, Deltoid Posterior
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Bent Over Row, Barbell Row
How to: Barbell Bent Over Row
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell with both hands.
- Bend at the hips and knees, lowering your torso while keeping your back straight.
- Pull the barbell towards your torso, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Lower the barbell back to the starting position and repeat.
Common Mistakes
- Rounding the back while lifting.
- Using too much weight, leading to poor form.
- Not fully extending the arms at the bottom of the movement.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight or perform the exercise without weights.
- Perform seated rows instead to reduce strain on the lower back.
Tips
- Keep your back straight and core engaged.
- Pull the barbell towards your lower rib cage, not your neck.
- Control the movement both while raising and lowering the barbell.
Barbell Bent Over Row Alternatives
Tags
back
strength
latissimus dorsi
shoulder stability
core
barbell