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Animated demo of Barbell Incline Row targeting Upper Back
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Barbell Incline Row

An exercise for the Back - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partBack Target muscleUpper Back EquipmentBarbell

Step by step

  1. Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.
  2. Lie face down on the bench with your chest against the pad and your feet flat on the ground.
  3. Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  4. Keep your back straight and your core engaged.
  5. Pull the barbell towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  6. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Upper Back (primary)BicepsForearms

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