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Barbell Row

Also called Bent-over row

BarbellCompoundTakes some practice
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Back
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Works

Upper back & lats

Also traps, lower back, biceps, delts

You need

Barbell

Barbell & plates setup →
How to do itPicture · 3 steps
  1. 1Hinge to about 45°, flat back
  2. 2Row the bar to your lower ribs
  3. 3Lower under control, no torso bounce

Most common mistake

Standing up more every rep until it’s a shrug.

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Research
68
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Lifters
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0/10 ratings
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How lifters rate itBe the first
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Why research scores it 68
Transfer · 45%4/5
Injury protection · 30%3/5
Practicality · 25%4/5
How scores work

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  • SNeck Curl & ExtensionOther
  • STowel HangBodyweight
  • AFarmer's CarryDumbbell
  • BLandmine RotationBarbell

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