- Holding a barbell with a pronated grip (palms facing down), bend your knees slightly and bring your torso forward, by bending at the waist, while keeping the back straight until it is almost parallel to the floor. Tip: Make sure that you keep the head up. The barbell should hang directly in front of you as your arms hang perpendicular to the floor and your torso. This is your starting position.
- Now, while keeping the torso stationary, breathe out and lift the barbell to you. Keep the elbows close to the body and only use the forearms to hold the weight. At the top contracted position, squeeze the back muscles and hold for a brief pause.
- Then inhale and slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Caution: This exercise is not recommended for people with back problems. A Low Pulley Row is a better choice for people with back issues.
Also, just like with the bent knee dead-lift, if you have a healthy back, ensure perfect form and never slouch the back forward as this can cause back injury.
Be cautious as well with the weight used; in case of doubt, use less weight rather than more.
Variations: You can perform the same exercise using a supinated (palms facing you) grip.
of people found this review helpful
Review: Bent Over Barbell Row
May 9, 2013 12:09 PM: NC
of people found this review helpful
Review: Bent Over Barbell Row
Apr 27, 2013 11:11 AM: I am not too sure if i have a back problem but somehow i can't do planks or any ab workout due to back pain. but i do row or deadlift just fine.
any thoughts?? Thanks :)
of people found this review helpful
Review: Bent Over Barbell Row
Apr 15, 2013 7:47 AM: This is one of my favorites I can really feel it in my back
of people found this review helpful
Review: Bent Over Barbell Row
Mar 8, 2013 3:27 PM: I am not sure if this one will become a staple in my back workout. Having had lower back issues I may stick to the two arm single bar rows or try the EZ bar to try to hit that middle back area as a finishing move but not a mass builder.
of people found this review helpful
Review: Bent Over Barbell Row
Feb 1, 2013 1:08 AM: Unless you have lower back problems this exercise should be a part of your back routine.
of people found this tip helpful
Tip: Bent Over Barbell Row
Jan 28, 2013 2:28 PM: Can I use the EZ Bar to perform this exercise if I don't have a straight barbell bar?
of people found this review helpful
Review: Bent Over Barbell Row
Sep 24, 2012 8:43 AM: I have found that this exercise will add insane size and great overall strength to your upper back IF performed correctly!
of people found this review helpful
Review: Bent Over Barbell Row
Jun 18, 2012 7:49 AM: nc.
of people found this review helpful
Review: Bent Over Barbell Row
Jun 18, 2012 7:32 AM: Good exercise.
of people found this review helpful
Review: Bent Over Barbell Row
Jun 17, 2012 2:36 PM: No Contest.