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barbell bent over row
Target

upper back

Equipment

barbell

barbell bent over row

back

How to Perform the barbell bent over row

1

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent.

2

Bend forward at the hips while keeping your back straight and chest up.

3

Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

4

Pull the barbell towards your lower chest by retracting your shoulder blades and squeezing your back muscles.

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.

Secondary Muscles

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