Bottle Weighted Bent Over Row Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Equipment
- Weighted
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachialis, Infraspinatus, Trapezius, Teres Major, Teres Minor
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Bent Over Row with Bottles
How to: Bottle Weighted Bent Over Row
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a weight in each hand.
- Bend slightly at the knees and hinge at the hips, bringing your torso forward while keeping your back straight.
- Let the weights hang down in front of you, palms facing each other.
- Pull the weights towards your hips, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Lower the weights back to the starting position with control.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Rounding the back during the lift.
- Allowing the elbows to flail out.
- Using too much weight and sacrificing form.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise seated for better support.
- Use lighter weights if necessary.
Tips
- Maintain a neutral spine throughout the movement.
- Engage your core to stabilize your body.
- Avoid using momentum; focus on controlled movements.
Bottle Weighted Bent Over Row Alternatives
Tags
back
strength
latissimus dorsi
biceps
shoulders
weight training