How to Do Barbell Lying Row

Barbell Lying 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 Lying Row

  1. 01Lie face down on a high flat bench with the barbell positioned on the floor beneath the chest.
  2. 02Grip the barbell with an overhand grip slightly wider than shoulder-width and pull the shoulder blades together.
  3. 03Drive the elbows toward the ceiling to lift the bar until it contacts the underside of the bench.
  4. 04Lower the barbell back to full arm extension while keeping the chest glued to the bench.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Lying 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

Tuck the chin to maintain a neutral spine and prevent neck strain while pulling the barbell toward the bench.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Lying Row questions

What muscles does Barbell Lying Row work?

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

How do you do Barbell Lying Row correctly?

Lie face down on a high flat bench with the barbell positioned on the floor beneath the chest. Grip the barbell with an overhand grip slightly wider than shoulder-width and pull the shoulder blades together. Drive the elbows toward the ceiling to lift the bar until it contacts the underside of the bench. Lower the barbell back to full arm extension while keeping the chest glued to the bench.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Lying Row?

Tuck the chin to maintain a neutral spine and prevent neck strain while pulling the barbell toward the bench.

Is Barbell Lying Row suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Barbell Lying Row?

Barbell Lying Row uses barbell.

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