Bent-over Barbell Rows

Primary Muscle(s) and Keywords of the Bent-over Barbell Rows Exercise
Back, Latissimus Dorsi, Biceps Brachii, Erector Spinae, Arms, Lower Back, Compound, Barbell, Upper Body

How to do the Bent-over Barbell Rows

To begin the Bent-over barbell row stand with feet shoulder width apart and a bend in the knees. Bend at the waist with your head up and grasp a bar with an wide overhand grip. By bending your arms, lift the bar straight up until it touches your upper abdominals. Reverse the movement to lower the bar but do not let it touch the floor until after your last rep. You can also use dumbbells or cables for this exercise.
Bent Over Barbell Row Spotter Information:
A spotter can stand in front of the individual and spot at the hands or the bar.

Back Workout Exercises

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Back Hyperextentions
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Cable Bent-Leg Deadlift
Chin-Ups
Close Grip Pulldowns
DeadLift
Deadlift (Bent Leg)
Dumbbell Bent Over Row
Exercise Ball Lower Back Extensions
Exercise Band Back Lat Pulldowns
Exercise Band Standing Back Row
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Bent-over Barbell Rows and Back Workouts
Purpose	Type of Workout	Workout Level
Weight Gain Hockey Program Workout Routine This is for Mass so hitting each individual ste of muscles i	Sport Specific	Advanced
Muscle Mass Workout Routine Ex. Monday (day 1), Tuesday (day 2), Wednesday (day 3), Thur	Hypertrophy	Advanced
Beginner Freeweight Program Workout Routine Complete this routine 3 days per week with a 24 hour break i	Muscular Definition	Beginner
late season rugby training Workout Routine whole body resistance training 3Xwk plyometric and core work	Sport Specific	Intermediate
Pre-Season Baseball and Cricket Workout Routine Week 7 & 8	Sport Specific	Intermediate
Strength gain and flexibility Workout Routine	Strength	Beginner
Post-Season Hockey Program Workout Routine In the post-season you should be dedicated to gaining size a	Sport Specific	Advanced

Back or Muscle Anatomy

Latissimus Dorsi, Lats, Back, Rhomboids, Teres Major, Teres Minor, Upper Body, Lower Back, Erector Spinae anatomy picture

The back is a very large muscle group which should be trained. If the back is not trained with the same intensity and frequency as the chest muscles, muscular imbalances will occur and injury is much more prevelant.The function of the back muscles are to 'pull' towards the body. There are many muscles that make up the 'back'.Hypertrophy back training should always be started with a major compound exercise such as deadlifts or barbell bent over rows. Other names for this muscle group or similar muscle groups referred to the '' are: Latissimus Dorsi, Lats, Back, Rhomboids, Teres Major, Teres Minor, Upper Body, Lower Back, Erector Spinae

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Bent-over Barbell Rows

How to do the Bent-over Barbell Rows

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