Upper back · Barbell · Intermediate

How to do Cambered Bar Lying Row

The cambered bar lying row is a strength exercise targeting the upper back. It is performed by lying face down on a bench and pulling a barbell towards the chest, emphasizing scapular retraction and upper back engagement.

Primary muscle: Upper back
Also works: Biceps and Forearms
Equipment: Barbell
Level: Intermediate
Category: Back

How to do Cambered Bar Lying Row, step by step

Set up a barbell on the floor and lie face down on a bench with your chest just off the edge.
Reach down and grab the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
With your legs straight and feet on the ground, lift the barbell off the floor by extending your arms.
Pull the barbell towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
Lower the barbell back down to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Cambered Bar Lying Row works your upper back as the main mover, with help from your biceps and forearms.

Track Cambered Bar Lying Row in SPLYT

Cambered Bar Lying 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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