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Weight Plate Bent-over Row

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Weight Plate Bent-over Row Overview

The weight plate bent-over row is a workout that primarily targets the back and abs.

In this exercise, the weight plate is held with both hands and lifted towards the chest while bending over.

While the workout also engages secondary muscles like the biceps and shoulders, its main focus is on the back and abs.

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Weight Plate Bent-over Row Instructions

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and hold a weight plate with both hands in front of your thighs.
  2. Bend forward at your waist, keeping your back straight and your core engaged.
  3. Lower the weight plate towards the floor, allowing your arms to hang straight down.
  4. With your elbows close to your body, pull the weight plate up towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the weight plate back down to the starting position.
  6. Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.

Weight Plate Bent-over Row Tips

  1. Start with a weight plate that challenges your muscles but allows proper form.
  2. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and core engaged.
  3. Hold the weight plate with an overhand grip, arms fully extended, and hinge at the hips.
  4. Keep your back straight, shoulders pulled back, and gaze forward throughout the exercise.
  5. Exhale as you pull the weight plate towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  6. Lower the weight plate slowly and controlled, inhaling as you return to the starting position.

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