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Bent-over barbell row
intermediatebarbellcompound exercise
Muscles worked
Primary: back
Secondary: biceps, hamstrings
Correct technique
- 1Feet hip-width apart, overhand grip on the bar, hinge forward to about 45° with a straight back.
- 2Knees slightly bent, core braced.
- 3Pull the bar to your belly button, elbows along your body.
- 4Slowly lower the bar until your arms are straight.
Breathing: Exhale as you pull, inhale as you lower; keep your torso braced.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rounded back.
- ✕Straightening up more with every rep.
Caution if you have pain
If you have pain in your back, choose a gentler variation. In your custom plan we leave it out completely in that case.
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