Barbell Row

Target Muscles

How to do it

1. 1Hinge forward at the hips until your torso is roughly 45 degrees.
2. 2Grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder width.
3. 3Pull the bar to your lower chest / upper abdomen.
4. 4Lower the bar with control.

Tips

• *Don't jerk the weight up — squeeze your back to initiate the pull.
• *Keep your core braced to protect your lower back.
• *A more upright torso hits upper back; more bent over hits lats.