Cambered Bar Lying Row
Step by step
How to perform
- Reach up and grasp the bar with an overhand grip, with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Pull the bar towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body and squeezing your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
- Slowly lower the bar back to the starting position, fully extending your arms and feeling a stretch in your back muscles.
- Repeat this movement for the desired number of repetitions, ensuring to maintain proper form throughout the exercise.
Overview
About this exercise
The Cambered Bar Lying Row is a strength training exercise that targets and improves the muscles in your back, shoulders, and arms, providing overall upper body conditioning. This exercise is ideal for athletes, bodybuilders, or anyone looking to enhance their upper body strength and posture. People may choose to incorporate this exercise into their routine for its effectiveness in muscle building, improved athletic performance, and its contribution to a balanced, comprehensive workout.
Coaching cues
Form tips
Grip the cambered bar with your palms facing down, and hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Avoid gripping the bar too tightly as it might cause unnecessary strain on your wrists and hands.
When you pull the bar towards your chest, do so in a slow, controlled manner. Then, gradually lower the bar back to the starting position. Avoid jerky or fast movements, as these can lead to muscle strain or injury.
While performing the lying row, it's important to engage your core and back muscles. This not only helps in maintaining
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