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Bent Over Row, Barbell, Overhand |
Type: Back |
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The barbell bent over row is an effective exercise for developing the lats, and is performed by bending at the waist and performing a row, squeezing the shoulders together. It also works the biceps & rear shoulders. Variations of hand grip width place more emphasis on different areas of the back. Below you'll find a video guide and step by step instructions that describes the correct technique for the barbell bent over row exercise.
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Mid Back
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Biceps
Rear Shoulders
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Bent Over Row, Barbell, Overhand Steps:
Stand upright and grip the barbell with with an overhand grip that is slightly wider than shoulder width.
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Keeping the back straight bend forward to approximately 45 deg. This movement should all come from the hips and not the spine.
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The back should remain straight throughout the exercise.
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Bend the knees slightly and pull the bar in towards the stomach by bending the elbows and pulling the shoulders back
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Pause briefly and lower the bar back to the start.
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Top Tip:- The majority of the movement for this exercise should occur at the elbows and shoulders.
- Their should be little or no movement in the hips or spine, which should be kept straight at all times.
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