Barbell Bent-Over Row (More Upright Torso)
A barbell pulling exercise performed from a hip hinge. This variation keeps the torso more upright than the related near-horizontal row while the back and elbow flexors move the bar. The trunk holds a consistent hinged position through each repetition.
- Body part
- Back: all exercises
- Movement
- Pull: all exercises
- Equipment
- Barbell: all exercises
What it trains
- Latissimus DorsiPrimary85%
- Middle TrapeziusPrimary85%
- Teres MajorSecondary50%
- Biceps Long HeadSecondary50%
- Biceps Short HeadSecondary50%
- Rear DeltoidSecondary50%
How to perform
Stand with the barbell in your hands and set a stable stance with softly bent knees.
Hinge at the hips to the more upright torso position shown in the video and keep it steady.
Pull the bar toward your torso by bending the elbows without changing the torso angle to start the rep.
Lower the bar with control and repeat while maintaining the same torso position.
Tips
Keep the torso in the demonstrated, less-deep hinge throughout the set.
Choose a load that lets you row without swinging the bar or rounding the lower back.
Common mistakes
Turning the row into a trunk swing instead of pulling with a steady hinge.
Rounding the lower back or jerking the weight.
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