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Barbell bent over row

Intermediate

Barbell bent over row is a compound barbell exercise for the upper back, also working the biceps and forearms.

What it works

Primary muscle

Upper back

Also works

BicepsForearms

Equipment
Barbell
Type
Compound · Pull
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
3 min

How to do it

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent.
  2. 2Bend forward at the hips while keeping your back straight and chest up.
  3. 3Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  4. 4Pull the barbell towards your lower chest by retracting your shoulder blades and squeezing your back muscles.
  5. 5Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

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Easier variations

  • Bodyweight squatting row (with towel)Bodyweight
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  • Bodyweight standing rowBodyweight
  • Bodyweight standing row (with towel)Bodyweight

Harder variations

  • Kettlebell alternating renegade rowKettlebell
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