Barbell Bent-Over Wide-Grip Row
Expert Advice
Keep your back flat and avoid rounding to protect your spine and maximize engagement of the upper back muscles.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell with a wide overhand grip.
- Hinge at the hips and bend your knees slightly, keeping your back straight as you lean forward until your torso is nearly parallel to the floor.
- Pull the barbell towards your waist, keeping your elbows flared out.
- Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
- Slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Details
Primary



Shoulders25%

Lats50%

Traps10%
Secondary


Biceps10%

Forearms5%
Equipment
Barbell

Exercise Type
Strength