Barbell Bent-Over Rows
Muscles worked
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Rhomboid Major
- Biceps Brachii
- Trapezius Middle Fibers
- Posterior Deltoid
- Erector Spinae
- CategoryPull
- Default target4 sets × 8–12 reps
- EquipmentBarbell
- Movement patternHorizontal Pull
- Training stylesStrength, Hypertrophy
Technique
Setup
Hinge at the hips until your torso is about 45°, knees soft, holding the bar with a shoulder-width overhand grip.
Movement
Pull the bar to your lower ribs, driving elbows back, then lower with control without standing up.
Form Tip
Hold the hinge — if your torso rises every rep, lighten the load.
Increase Difficulty
Add weight or pause 1 second at the ribs.
Decrease Difficulty
Raise the torso angle slightly or lighten the bar.
Hear the cue
The trainer's spoken setup and form tip for this exercise — the same clips Flex plays in a session.