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Barbell row

StrengthPull HDifficulty ★★Gym
5 MET
≈ 63 kcal per 10 min at 75 kg

How to do it

  1. Hinge to ~45°, bar hanging under shoulders.
  2. Row to your lower ribs, squeezing shoulder blades.
  3. Lower under control without standing up.

Coaching cues

  • Hold the hinge
  • Elbows back, not out

Common mistakes

  • Standing up with each rep
  • Rounding the back

Make it easier

  • Chest-supported row
  • Dumbbell row

Muscles worked

front view of the muscular system
front
back view of the muscular system
back
  • Upper back
  • Lats
  • Biceps
  • Lower back
  • Forearms & grip

Primary: Upper back, Lats · Secondary: Biceps, Lower back, Forearms & grip

Equipment

Barbell