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Bent Over Barbell Row
The Bent Over Barbell Row is a barbell exercise that targets the back, with the biceps assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.
Step by step
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and grip the barbell with either an overhand or underhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width.
- Hinge forward at the hips while keeping your back straight and knees slightly bent, lowering your torso until it is nearly parallel to the floor.
- Let the barbell hang at arm’s length below your shoulders.
- Pull the barbell toward your torso by driving your elbows up and back.
- Squeeze your back muscles at the top of the movement.
- Lower the barbell back down in a slow, controlled motion.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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