How to Do Barbell Row: Step by Step
- Hinge at hips to ~45 degree torso angle
- Pull bar to lower chest / upper abdomen
- Squeeze shoulder blades together at the top
- Control the eccentric — don't just drop the weight
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using too much body english / momentum
- Standing too upright — maintain the hip hinge
- Pulling to belly button instead of chest
Barbell Row Tips
- Keep your torso angle consistent — don't stand up to cheat the weight
- Think about pulling your elbows to the ceiling, not yanking with your hands
- An underhand grip shifts more emphasis to the biceps and lower lats
Muscles Worked
backbicepsrear delts
Equipment
barbell
Tracking
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