How to Do Barbell Row

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

Also known as Bent Over Barbell Row, Bent-Over Row.

Primary muscle

Back

Equipment

Barbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Barbell Row

  1. 01Grip the barbell with hands just wider than shoulder-width and deadlift it to a standing position.
  2. 02Hinge at the hips until the torso is nearly parallel to the floor, letting the barbell hang at knee height.
  3. 03Pull the barbell toward the lower ribs by driving the elbows toward the ceiling.
  4. 04Squeeze the shoulder blades together at the top of the contraction for one second.
  5. 05Lower the barbell under load until the arms are fully extended toward the floor.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell 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

Prevent the torso from rising toward the upright position by maintaining a strict 45-degree angle at the hips throughout the set.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Row questions

What muscles does Barbell Row work?

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

How do you do Barbell Row correctly?

Grip the barbell with hands just wider than shoulder-width and deadlift it to a standing position. Hinge at the hips until the torso is nearly parallel to the floor, letting the barbell hang at knee height. Pull the barbell toward the lower ribs by driving the elbows toward the ceiling. Squeeze the shoulder blades together at the top of the contraction for one second. Lower the barbell under load until the arms are fully extended toward the floor.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Row?

Prevent the torso from rising toward the upright position by maintaining a strict 45-degree angle at the hips throughout the set.

Is Barbell Row suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Barbell Row?

Barbell Row uses barbell.

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