Barbell bent over row

Main muscle🎯 Upper back
Equipment🧰 Barbell
Area🔙 Back
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How to do it step by step

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

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Before you load the bar

Start with no weight, or very light, until the movement feels automatic. If you feel joint pain (not muscle burn), stop. This is informational content and does not replace a coach or a healthcare professional.

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