How to Perform Rows, Common Mistakes and Popular Variations

In this article, you will learn how to perform barbell bent over rows, common barbell bent over rows mistakes, benefits of performing rows and different variations of rows.

Do you want to get rid of your hunched over shoulders and build that confident posture. Perform some form of Rows. Rowing exercises includes a variety of different exercise, which involves the motion of a person rowing a boat. Lets learn how to perform a barbell bent over row.

How to Perform a Barbell Bent over Row

Barbell bent over row is considered the default of rows. This exercise starts with the bar is lying on the floor. To start the movement you bend from the hip flexing forwards while still maintaining a straight spine and grab hold of the bar at slightly wider than the shoulder width. Now lift the bar up as in a deadlift. When the bar reaches the level of your knees, activate the row by pulling the bar upwards to the sternum. There should be a feeling of pulling the elbows backwards while keeping them close to your body. This will keep your shoulders in the safest position. Exhale during the pull and as the bar touches your sternum start to bring it down in a controlled manner as you inhale. After getting the bar at your knee level repeat the movement

Common Barbell Bent over Row Mistakes to Avoid

Common mistakes while performing bench press are

Mistake 1: Not really bending over: We perform the barbell bent-over rows to target our back and the more bent over we are the more of the… Read More