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Barbell Bent Over Row

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Intermediate

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Upper Back accessibility Back
Biceps Forearms

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Barbell

Category

strength

Mechanic

compound

Cal/min

7.3

Force

pull

Barbell Bent Over Row is a intermediate multi-joint compound pulling exercise targeting the Upper Back in the Back region. Performed using barbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Biceps and Forearms.

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1

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent.

2

Bend forward at the hips while keeping your back straight and chest up.

3

Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

4

Pull the barbell towards your lower chest by retracting your shoulder blades and squeezing your back muscles.

5

Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.

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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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