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How to do Lever One Arm Bent Over Row

The lever one arm bent over row is a unilateral back exercise performed with a barbell. It targets the upper back and also works the biceps and forearms. The movement requires maintaining a stable bent-over position while rowing the weight with one arm, demanding core stability and coordination.

Lever One Arm Bent Over Row demonstration
Primary muscle
Upper back
Also works
Biceps and Forearms
Equipment
Barbell
Level
Intermediate
Category
Back

How to do Lever One Arm Bent Over Row, step by step

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and hold a barbell with an overhand grip.
  2. Bend forward at the hips, keeping your back straight and your head up.
  3. Let the barbell hang in front of you with your arms fully extended.
  4. Pull the barbell up towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body.
  5. Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
  6. Lower the barbell back down to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Muscles worked

Lever One Arm Bent Over Row works your upper back as the main mover, with help from your biceps and forearms.

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