Reverse Grip Bent over Row
Step by step
How to perform
- Hold a barbell with a reverse grip, hands shoulder-width apart and palms facing towards you.
- Keep your back straight and pull the barbell up towards your chest, ensuring your elbows stay close to your body and your shoulder blades squeeze together.
- Hold this position for a moment, then slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
- Repeat the motion for the desired number of repetitions, ensuring to maintain proper form throughout the exercise.
Overview
About this exercise
The Reverse Grip Bent over Row is a strength-training exercise that primarily targets the muscles in the back, biceps, and shoulders, offering enhanced muscle growth and improved posture. It is ideal for both beginners and advanced fitness enthusiasts as it can be modified according to individual fitness levels. People may want to incorporate this exercise into their routine to increase upper body strength, improve muscular balance, and enhance overall body conditioning.
Coaching cues
Form tips
For reverse grip, your palms should face upwards, away from your body. When pulling the barbell, ensure that your elbows are close to your body and not flaring out. This helps to engage the correct muscles, specifically the lats and biceps.
Do not use momentum to lift the weight. This is a common mistake that can lead to poor form and injuries. Instead, lift the weight in a slow, controlled manner, focusing on the muscle contraction and release.
Start with a weight you can handle comfortably. Trying to lift too heavy too soon can lead to poor form and potential injuries. As you build
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