Bent Over Barbell Row From Floor

To perform a standing barbell row start off with your legs slightly more than shoulder width apart barbell loaded plates secured surroundings checked and resting on the floor in front of your.

Bent over barbell row from floor.

Bent over barbell row from floor barbell row set up a barbell on the floor and stand facing it with your legs slightly wider than shoulder width apart and your knees slightly bent. The main muscles used are the latissimus dorsi lats which run down the sides of your upper back trapezius traps and rhomboids upper middle back. Stand over a loaded barbell with the bar lining up with your toes. Slightly bend your knees and straighten your back with hips out.

Keeping your shoulder blades parallel to the floor. Now pull the barbell upward until it is about to touch your upper abs. Keep your back straight and nearly parallel to the floor. Bend forward at your waist and grip the barbell with an overhand grip.

Staying in the normal bent over position row one end of the barbell up then lower it slowly. Your back should be straight and close to horizontal illustration needs correcting. Stand by the side of the barbell and bend over to grab one end near the plates. Exhale as you pull the barbell up to your waist.

Keep your lower body strength to balance your whole body. It s a powerful movement so a don t be surprised to see improvements in your other lifts.