EZ Bar Reverse Grip Bent Over Row Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Equipment
- EZ Barbell
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachioradialis, Deltoid Posterior, Brachialis, Pectoralis Major Sternal Head, Teres Minor, Trapezius Middle Fibers, Trapezius Lower Fibers, Teres Major, Infraspinatus
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Reverse Grip Barbell Row, EZ Bar Reverse Row
How to: EZ Bar Reverse Grip Bent Over Row
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and grasp the EZ bar with a reverse grip.
- Bend at the hips and knees, keeping your back straight until your torso is nearly parallel to the ground.
- Pull the bar towards your lower abdomen, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Lower the bar back to the starting position while maintaining control.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Rounding the back during the row.
- Pulling with the arms instead of engaging the back muscles.
- Moving too quickly through the motion, losing form.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights or resistance bands to reduce strain.
- Perform the exercise seated or supported on an incline to reduce stress on the back.
Tips
- Keep your back straight and your knees slightly bent.
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
- Avoid using momentum; focus on a controlled motion.
EZ Bar Reverse Grip Bent Over Row Alternatives
Tags
Back
Row
Strength
Latissimus Dorsi
Barbell
Upper body