Bent Over Row

Bent Over Row

The two-handed bent over row is a weight training exercise that primarily targets your back muscles. It is done with a barbell.

 
 

Instructions

How to perform a Bent Over Row:

Stand with your feet approximately shoulder width apart with a slight bend in your knees. Hold the weight in an overhand grip.
  • Stand with your feet approximately shoulder width apart with a slight bend in your knees. Hold the weight in an overhand grip.

    Stand with your feet approximately shoulder width apart with a slight bend in your knees. Hold the weight in an overhand grip.

  • Bend at your waist so that your back is almost parallel to the floor. Your lower back should be slightly arched.

    Bend at your waist so that your back is almost parallel to the floor. Your lower back should be slightly arched.

  • Bend your arms and pull your elbows back to lift the weight up to your chest.

    Bend your arms and pull your elbows back to lift the weight up to your chest.

  • Extend your arms to lower the weight back to <2/position 2>

    Extend your arms to lower the weight back to position 2

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