Exercises

Barbell bent-over row

Row with both arms while your trunk muscles hold the bent-over position steady.

Bent-over barbell row with bent elbows, a neutral back and the bar near the abdomen.

Barbell · Plates and collars

Source: ACE · Bent-over Row

Step by step

  1. Take an overhand grip slightly wider than your shoulders.
  2. Bend your knees slightly, hinge at the hips and brace your torso.
  3. Pull the bar toward your abdomen, guiding your elbows backward.
  4. Lower slowly until your arms straighten; keep your torso still.

Common mistakes

  • Rounding the back.
  • Using hip drive to jerk the bar upward.

Anatomy and technique: the references below. Region boundaries and movement diagrams are schematic. Exercise images are AI-generated illustrations.