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Barbell row

Works the lats, traps. Equipment: Barbell.

Barbell row, start position
Fig. 1 — Start
Barbell row, end position
Fig. 2 — End

Step by step

  1. 01Hinge to ~45°, flat back, braced.
  2. 02Row bar to the lower ribs.
  3. 03Control it down.

Common mistake

Standing too upright — kills the row.

Start with a weight you can lift with good form for all your reps. If you feel sharp pain, stop. If you have an injury or a medical condition, check with a doctor or physiotherapist before starting. Photos: free-exercise-db (public domain).Report an error.