Bent Over Row, Barbell, Overhand

Type: Back

The barbell bent over row exercise with overhand wide grip targets the rear shoulders, mid and upper back, also working the biceps. Variations of hand grip width place more emphasis on different areas of the back.

Level :

Intermediate

Equipment : Yes

	Mid Back
	Biceps Rear Shoulders

Bent Over Row, Barbell, Overhand Steps:

Step 1:

Stand upright and grip the barbell with with an overhand grip that is slightly wider than shoulder width.

Step 2:

Keeping the back straight bend forward to approximately 45 deg. This movement should all come from the hips and not the spine.

Step 3:

The back should remain straight throughout the exercise.

Step 4:

Bend the knees slightly and pull the bar in towards the stomach by bending the elbows and pulling the shoulders back

Step 5:

Pause briefly and lower the bar back to the start.

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.