Tutorial: Barbell bent-over row Tutorial: Barbell bent-over row

Barbell bent-over row

Target: Shoulders, back, chest, core

Form tips:

• Keep your back straight and torso close to horizontal – this will ensure you're pulling with your shoulders, not your upper traps.
• Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the lift.
• If you are a beginner, close your fists when gripping the bar so it doesn't slip.

Modification – Banded seated row:

• If you don't have access to a barbell, a banded seated row is a good alternative to work your back muscles.