Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Barbell Row, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Latissimus dorsi |
| Also | Rhomboids, Trapezius, Biceps brachii |
Setup
Set a firm hip hinge and brace the core before initiating each pull.
How to do it well
- Hinge to about 45 degrees with a flat back
- Pull the bar to the lower ribs
- Drive the elbows back and squeeze
Common mistakes
- Standing too upright and turning it into a shrug
- Using momentum from the lower back
Free programs with Barbell Row
- First Strength (3 day)
- Full Body (3 day)
- Upper / Lower (4 day)
- Push / Pull / Legs (3 day)
- Push / Pull / Legs (6 day)
- Hypertrophy Block (4 day)
Similar exercises
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.