Barbell Row
Primary Muscles
LatsUpper Back
Secondary Muscles
BicepsRear Delts
Equipment
Barbell
Difficulty
Intermediate
How to Perform
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell with an overhand grip.
- Hinge at your hips until your torso is nearly parallel to the floor.
- Pull the barbell to your lower chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Lower the bar with control and repeat.
Pro Tips
- Focus on pulling with your elbows, not your hands.
- Keep your lower back flat—no rounding.
- Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top.
Common Mistakes
- Using too much momentum and swinging the weight.
- Rounding your lower back under load.
- Not pulling the bar high enough toward your chest.