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Barbell Rows - Back Exercise
By Elliott | April 26, 2008
Main Muscle Worked: Back
Other Muscles Worked: Biceps, Traps, GRip
Equipment: Barbell
Mechanics Type:Compound
A popular variation of rows is a bent-over barbell row, which is shown in Figures 1-2. You can perform bent-over rows by loading up a barbell with the desired amount of weight, grasping the bar with an overhand grip and about a shoulder-width space between your hands, and assuming a shoulder-width stance while holding the barbell at arm’s length.
While keeping your head up and back straight, bend over until the barbell is positioned below your knees, as shown in Figure 1. Note that many lifters prefer to lower the bar until their backs are nearly parallel with the floor.
The best recommendation, however, is to the lower the bar as low as is comfortable–you don’t want to strain your lower back! Moreover, it’s a good idea to keep your legs slightly bent throughout the lift.
Takenfrom Bodybuilding.com
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