Barbell Row

Step-by-step technique for Barbell Row, an exercise for upper back using barbell. From the Frog Fitness exercise library.

Technique video

How to do it

  1. Hinge at the hips with a flat back and grip the bar shoulder-width.
  2. Let the bar hang at knee level.
  3. Pull the bar to your lower chest/stomach, squeezing the shoulder blades.
  4. Lower under control to straight arms.
Coach tip: Keep a neutral spine. Don’t round your lower back.

Muscles worked

Primary: Upper Back
Secondary: Lats, Biceps, Rear Delts

Barbell Row is a strength exercise that loads the upper back using barbell. Log it in Frog Fitness to follow how the load develops over time.

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