BentoverBarbell Rowing is a very good movement. I believe some people are familiar with it. There are many benefits of leaning over the barbell rowing. At the same time, leaning over Barbell rowing is also very particular. Some people still know where to practice bent over barbell rowing. So, which muscles does the bent over barbell row work? Let’s take a look below!
What muscles does the bent over barbell row work?
In the bent-over barbell rowing movement, most of the back muscles are trained, the most important ones are the middle and lower trapezius muscles, rhomboids, latissimus dorsi muscles and rear deltoid muscles. It also stimulates many muscles. Deep muscles. For those who want to increase the thickness of their back, rowing is one of the best training exercises.
While pulling the barbell backward, the trapezius muscle contracts, and the rhomboids also contract at the same time, causing our scapula to retract; the function of the posterior deltoid muscle is to extend our shoulder joint when it contracts; as for the back The latissimus is the active muscle in pulling movements of our upper limbs and has the function of pulling other people or objects closer to the body.
The essentials of the bent over barbell row
1. Hold the barbell with both hands, bend your knees slightly, bend your upper body forward until it is almost parallel to the ground, while keeping your back straight. Let your arms hang naturally and look forward. This is the starting position of the movement.
2. Contract your back muscles, lift the barbell in a rowing motion, and exhale at the same time. Keep your elbows close to your sides.
3. Stay at the top for a moment, then slowly return to the starting position while inhaling.
4. The above is a complete action, repeat the action to the recommended number of times.
Note: If you have back problems, please do not do this action. You can use low pulley rowing instead. If you are not sure how much weight you should use, choose a lighter weight first. Also keep your back straight.
Variation: You can also use an underhand grip to perform this movement.