Bent Over Row
Step by step
How to perform
- Bend over at the waist while keeping your back straight, until your torso is almost parallel to the floor.
- Hold the dumbbells at arm's length directly below your shoulders with your palms facing each other.
- Pull the dumbbells towards your chest by bending your elbows and squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position, completing one rep. Repeat this for the desired number of repetitions.
Overview
About this exercise
The Bent Over Row is a strength-building exercise that primarily targets the muscles in the back, including the latissimus dorsi and rhomboids, but also works the biceps and shoulders. It is suitable for everyone from beginners to advanced fitness enthusiasts looking to improve their upper body strength and posture. Individuals may choose this exercise for its effectiveness in enhancing muscle definition, promoting better posture, and its importance in functional movements in everyday life.
Coaching cues
Form tips
Grip the barbell or dumbbells with your hands just wider than shoulder-width apart. A common mistake is gripping too wide or too narrow, which can limit the range of motion and effectiveness of the exercise.
Pull the barbell or dumbbells towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body. Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the motion. Lower the weights back down with control.
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