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Animated demo of Barbell Reverse Grip Bent Over Row targeting Upper Back
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Barbell Reverse Grip Bent Over Row

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

Body partBack Target muscleUpper Back EquipmentBarbell

Step by step

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent.
  2. Hold a barbell with an overhand grip, palms facing down, and hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  3. Bend forward at the hips, keeping your back straight and chest up, until your torso is almost parallel to the floor.
  4. Pull the barbell towards your lower chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Upper Back (primary)BicepsForearms

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