Bent Over Row
This exercise is similar to the single arm row. It is important that good posture is maintained throughout.
Teaching points
- Position yourself with a wide stance, knees bent and hips flexed forwards.
- Hold the barbell with straight arms, at around knee level with the hands just wider than your knees on the bar and pronated (palms facing down).
- Keep the back still as you pull the bar in, towards your stomach.
- Return the bar back to the starting position, maintaining control throughout.
Variations & progressions
- Perform with the hands in a supinated position (palms facing upwards).
Muscles worked
- Rhomboids.
- Trapezius.
- Biceps Brachii.
Alternative exercises
- Seated row with a resistance band.
- Seated row machine.
Related injuries
- Postural Kyphosis.
