How to Do Barbell Underhand Bent Over Row

Barbell Underhand 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 Underhand Bent Over Row

  1. 01Grip the barbell with palms facing up at shoulder-width and hinge the hips until the torso is near parallel to the floor.
  2. 02Start with the bar hanging at arm's length, keeping the knees slightly bent and the neck neutral.
  3. 03Drive the elbows toward the ceiling, pulling the bar into the lower abdomen.
  4. 04Squeeze the shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
  5. 05Lower the barbell back to the starting position under full control of the lats.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Underhand 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

Pull the barbell toward the belly button rather than the chest to maximize lat recruitment and minimize trap shrugging.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Underhand Bent Over Row questions

What muscles does Barbell Underhand Bent Over Row work?

Barbell Underhand 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 Underhand Bent Over Row correctly?

Grip the barbell with palms facing up at shoulder-width and hinge the hips until the torso is near parallel to the floor. Start with the bar hanging at arm's length, keeping the knees slightly bent and the neck neutral. Drive the elbows toward the ceiling, pulling the bar into the lower abdomen. Squeeze the shoulder blades together at the top of the movement. Lower the barbell back to the starting position under full control of the lats.

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

Pull the barbell toward the belly button rather than the chest to maximize lat recruitment and minimize trap shrugging.

Is Barbell Underhand Bent Over Row suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Barbell Underhand Bent Over Row?

Barbell Underhand Bent Over Row uses barbell.

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