Upper Back Back Barbell #0027
Barbell Bent Over Row
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At a glance
- Target muscle
- Upper Back
- Body part
- Back
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Synergist group
- Biceps
Secondary muscles
Biceps Forearms
How to perform
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent.
- 2
Bend forward at the hips while keeping your back straight and chest up.
- 3
Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- 4
Pull the barbell towards your lower chest by retracting your shoulder blades and squeezing your back muscles.
- 5
Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.