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Barbell Bent-over Row Standing

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Barbell Bent-over Row Standing Overview

The barbell bent-over row standing workout primarily engages the upper back muscles.

The barbell serves as a resistance tool, targeting the upper back without overstressing secondary muscles.

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Barbell Bent-over Row Standing Instructions

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
  2. Hold a barbell with an overhand grip, palms facing down, and your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  3. Bend forward at your hips, keeping your back straight and parallel to the floor.
  4. Exhale as you pull the barbell towards your lower chest, keeping your elbows close to your body.
  5. Inhale as you slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.

Barbell Bent-over Row Standing Tips

  1. Start with a shoulder-width grip on the barbell, feet hip-width apart, and knees slightly bent.
  2. Keep your back straight and engage your core throughout the exercise to maintain stability.
  3. Initiate the movement by pulling the barbell towards your lower chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  4. Focus on engaging your upper back muscles, such as the rhomboids and trapezius, to maximize the exercise’s effectiveness.
  5. Avoid using momentum or swinging your body to lift the weight; instead, concentrate on a controlled and smooth motion.
  6. Exhale as you pull the barbell towards your chest, and inhale as you lower it back down to the starting position.
  7. Perform the exercise with proper form and a weight that challenges you, but still allows you to complete the desired number of repetitions with good technique.

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