Barbell Bent-Over Row
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How to Barbell Bent-Over Row
Primary Muscles: Upper Body, Back
Equipment: Barbell
Trainer: Ashley Steele
Steps:
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Bend-over at the waist holding a barbell with your hands shoulder-width apart. Keep your chin level, back arched, and feet hip-width apart.
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Slide your shoulder blades back and drive your elbows toward the sky, pulling the weights up to the side of your rib cage. Pause briefly in the up-position, and lower the weights to the starting position and repeat the movement for the specified amount of time or repetitions.
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Be sure to engage your core to stabilize your spine. Focus on contracting your lower and middle back muscles throughout the movement.
- You should feel this working your posterior deltoids, back, arms, and lats.
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