WEIGHTSBack Barbell

How to Do Barbell Row

Hinge forward 45 degrees. Pull bar to lower chest. Squeeze shoulder blades together.

Step-by-Step Form Guide

Follow these cues for correct Barbell Row form

1
Setup
Hinge forward 45 degrees
2
Movement
Pull bar to lower chest
3
Lockout
Squeeze shoulder blades together

Coaching Cues

Pull elbows PAST the torso — full scapular retraction
Keep the lower back neutral, hinge angle consistent
Pause at the top; don't just bounce the weight

Muscles Worked

Primary: Back

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