Barbell Bent-Over Row
- Main muscle
- Back
- Also works
- Biceps, Shoulders, Hamstrings
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Movement
- Horizontal pull · Multi-joint
Equipment
- Barbell
How to do it
- Stand holding a barbell with palms down, hands about shoulder width, knees slightly bent.
- Hinge at your hips until your upper body is almost level with the floor, back straight, arms hanging.
- Pull the bar up to your belly, elbows close to your body, squeezing your back.
- Lower the bar slowly to straight arms while keeping your body still.
Beginner tip: Keep your back straight the whole time and start light.