How to Do Barbell Bent Over Row

Barbell Bent Over Row is a back exercise using barbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Back

Equipment

Barbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Barbell Bent Over Row

  1. 01Approach the barbell with feet hip-width apart and hinge at the hips until the torso is nearly parallel to the floor.
  2. 02Grip the bar with an overhand grip slightly wider than the legs and pull the shoulders away from the ears.
  3. 03Pull the barbell toward the lower ribs by driving the elbows back while keeping the spine long.
  4. 04Squeeze the shoulder blades together at the top of the rep before lowering the bar under control.
  5. 05Keep the knees slightly bent and the core braced to support the lower back throughout the set.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Bent Over Row

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Upper back Pulls the shoulder blades together and back.
  • Lats Pulls the arms down and toward the body.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

For the female lifter, ensure the bar travels close to the thighs to keep the center of gravity over the mid-foot and protect the lumbar spine.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Bent Over Row questions

What muscles does Barbell Bent Over Row work?

Barbell Bent Over Row is catalogued as a back exercise in A90 Training Club, with the back as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Barbell Bent Over Row correctly?

Approach the barbell with feet hip-width apart and hinge at the hips until the torso is nearly parallel to the floor. Grip the bar with an overhand grip slightly wider than the legs and pull the shoulders away from the ears. Pull the barbell toward the lower ribs by driving the elbows back while keeping the spine long. Squeeze the shoulder blades together at the top of the rep before lowering the bar under control. Keep the knees slightly bent and the core braced to support the lower back throughout the set.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Bent Over Row?

For the female lifter, ensure the bar travels close to the thighs to keep the center of gravity over the mid-foot and protect the lumbar spine.

Is Barbell Bent Over Row suitable for beginners?

Barbell Bent Over Row is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Bent Over Row?

Barbell Bent Over Row uses barbell.

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