Barbell Bent-Over Row
Expert Advice
Keep your back parallel to the ground and avoid using momentum to lift the weight; focus on using your back muscles to perform the movement.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent.
- Bend forward at the waist while keeping your back straight.
- Grip the barbell with a pronated grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width.
- Pull the barbell towards your lower chest, retracting your shoulder blades as you lift.
- Lower the barbell back to the starting position with control.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Details
Primary



Shoulders15%

Lats40%

Traps25%
Secondary


Biceps10%

Forearms10%
Equipment
Barbell

Exercise Type
Strength