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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Lats

Equipment Required

Barbell

Experience Level

Intermediate

Force Type

Pull

Secondary Muscles

Middle Back, Biceps, Forearm

Exercise Description

The bent over barbell row builds a strong, wide back while improving posture. It targets your lats and middle back for that V-shaped physique.

How To

1. Stand with feet hip-width apart, hold the barbell with an overhand grip wider than shoulder-width 2. Hinge at hips and bend forward until your torso is nearly parallel to the floor, keeping chest up 3. Let the barbell hang straight down from your shoulders with arms fully extended 4. Pull the bent over barbell row up to your lower chest, squeezing shoulder blades together 5. Lower the weight slowly back to starting position, maintaining the bent over position throughout

Form Tips

• Keep your core tight and back straight during the entire bent over barbell row movement • Pull with your back muscles, not your arms - think about squeezing your shoulder blades • The barbell should touch your lower chest or upper abs, not your neck • Don't let your torso rise up as you pull - stay bent over throughout the set

Common Mistakes

• Rounding your back during the bent over barbell row puts your spine at risk of injury • Using too much weight and swinging your torso up to help lift the barbell • Pulling the bar too high toward your neck instead of your lower chest area

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