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How to do Ez Bar Reverse Grip Bent Over Row

The EZ bar reverse grip bent over row is a compound exercise targeting the upper back, with secondary emphasis on the biceps and forearms. It involves pulling an EZ barbell towards the lower chest while bent over, using an underhand grip.

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

How to do Ez Bar Reverse Grip Bent Over Row, step by step

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent.
  2. Hold the ez barbell with an underhand grip, palms facing up, and hands 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 ez barbell towards your lower chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the ez barbell back to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Muscles worked

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

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