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Barbell incline row

Intermediate

Barbell incline 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. 1Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.
  2. 2Lie face down on the bench with your chest against the pad and your feet flat on the ground.
  3. 3Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  4. 4Keep your back straight and your core engaged.
  5. 5Pull the barbell towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  6. 6Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
  7. 7Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Inverted rowBodyweight
  • Inverted row with strapsBodyweight
  • One arm towel rowBodyweight
  • Dumbbell reverse grip incline bench two arm rowDumbbell
  • Barbell pendlay rowBarbell

Easier variations

  • Bodyweight squatting row (with towel)Bodyweight
  • Bodyweight standing close-grip rowBodyweight
  • Bodyweight standing rowBodyweight
  • Bodyweight standing row (with towel)Bodyweight

Harder variations

  • Kettlebell alternating renegade rowKettlebell
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