Barbell Bent Over Row Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachioradialis, Deltoid Posterior, Brachialis, Teres Minor, Trapezius Middle Fibers, Infraspinatus, Teres Major, Trapezius Upper Fibers
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Bent Over Row
How to: Barbell Bent Over Row
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell with an overhand grip.
- Bend at the hips and knees, lowering your torso until it's almost parallel to the floor.
- Pull the barbell towards your lower rib cage by driving your elbows back.
- Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
- Lower the barbell back to the starting position with control.
Common Mistakes
- Rounding the back while lifting.
- Using momentum instead of muscle strength.
- Not fully extending the arms at the bottom of the movement.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise with lighter weights to reduce strain.
- Use a bench for support to relieve pressure on the back.
Tips
- Keep your back straight throughout the movement to avoid injury.
- Engage your core to help stabilize your torso.
- Focus on pulling your elbows back rather than lifting the barbell with your arms.
Barbell Bent Over Row Alternatives
Tags
back
strength
rows
barbell
muscle building
upper body