Barbell Bent Over Row

Barbell Bent Over Row

Setup

Standing over a bar with feet flat and shoulder width. Bend knees and bend over bar with back straight and grasp bar with a slightly wider than shoulder width underhand grip. Lift bar off the ground by extending knees and lean forward bent over to a horizontal position with back straight, arms hanging straight down with bar in hands.

Movement Instructions

Bend elbows and pull bar up to chest. Return until arms are extended and shoulders are stretched downward. Repeat.

Comments

Keep back straight through movement and torso as close to horizontal as possible. Keep knees and hips bent the same throughout exercise with back straight, do not rock or bend knees or hips to help movement.

Primary Muscle

Upper Back

Supporting Muscles

Lower Back

Lats

Equipment

Barbell

Environment

Floor/Mat

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