Exercise guide
Barbell row
Works your upper back and lats, with help from your rear delts, biceps and lower back. Barbell. Improver.
The animated demo for this exercise is in the members’ area.
Main musclesupper back and lats
Helpersrear delts, biceps and lower back
EquipmentBarbell
LevelImprover
In your plan3 sets of 6-10 reps
Rest2 minutes 30 seconds
How to do it
- Hold the bar with hands just wider than your shoulders and hinge forward until your back is at about 45°, knees soft.
- Keep your back flat and your stomach braced.
- Pull the bar to your lower ribs, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Lower for 2 seconds until your arms are straight.
In the members’ area
The animated demo, side and front views, the common mistakes to avoid, and a weight and rep target for every set, from your last session.
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