Barbell bent-over row
General guidance. This page has not been reviewed by a qualified professional yet.
Barbell bent-over row. Row the bar toward your lower ribs and lower slowly while keeping your torso angle steady.
How to do this exercise: Barbell bent-over rowSetup · movement · load
- Set your position
Soften knees, push hips back and hinge forward. Hold the bar below your shoulders with a neutral back.
- Make the movement
Row the bar toward your lower ribs and lower slowly while keeping your torso angle steady.
- Breathe and control the pace
Breathe out during the harder part and in on the return. Control the return instead of dropping the weight. Two reps in reserve means you could do about two more clean repetitions.
Do not jerk your back to lift a heavier load.
Log the total load. For a barbell include the bar and all plates; check the bar weight.
For your first use, ask staff to show you the machine settings and safety release. Stop for sharp pain. This basic guide is awaiting professional review.
- Type
- Strength
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Sides
- Both sides together
- How load is measured
- Total load
Main muscles
Lats, Upper back
Supporting muscles
Biceps, Rear deltoids, Lower back
Equipment
Load values are only comparable on the same exercise and equipment.
How to do it
- Soften knees, push hips back and hinge forward. Hold the bar below your shoulders with a neutral back.
- Row the bar toward your lower ribs and lower slowly while keeping your torso angle steady.
Common mistakes
- Do not jerk your back to lift a heavier load.
Safety notes
- Start with easy resistance and breathe continuously. Stop for sharp pain; ask gym staff to demonstrate unfamiliar equipment.