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How to do Barbell Reverse Grip Bent Over Row

The barbell reverse grip bent over row is a compound exercise targeting the upper back, with secondary emphasis on the biceps and forearms. It involves pulling a barbell towards the lower chest while bent over, requiring good form and core stability.

Barbell Reverse Grip Bent Over Row demonstration
Primary muscle
Upper back
Also works
Biceps and Forearms
Equipment
Barbell
Level
Intermediate
Category
Back

How to do Barbell Reverse Grip Bent Over Row, step by step

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent.
  2. Hold a barbell with an overhand grip, palms facing down, and hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  3. Bend forward at the hips, keeping your back straight and chest up, until your torso is almost parallel to the floor.
  4. Pull the barbell towards your lower chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Barbell Reverse Grip Bent Over Row works your upper back as the main mover, with help from your biceps and forearms.

Variations

Barbell Reverse Grip Bent Over Row is a variation of Barbell Bent Over Row.

Track Barbell Reverse Grip Bent Over Row in SPLYT

Barbell Reverse Grip Bent Over Row is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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