barbell reverse grip bent over row
barbell reverse grip bent over row — highlighted muscle: upper back

Muscles worked

upper back, biceps, forearms

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barbell reverse grip bent over row

Body part
back
Equipment
barbell
Target muscle
upper back
Muscle group
biceps

Secondary muscles

bicepsforearms

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent.

  2. 2

    Hold a barbell with an overhand grip, palms facing down, and hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

  3. 3

    Bend forward at the hips, keeping your back straight and chest up, until your torso is almost parallel to the floor.

  4. 4

    Pull the barbell towards your lower chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.

  5. 5

    Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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