Barbell Bent-Over Row (Near-Horizontal Torso)

Stand with the barbell in your hands and set a stable stance with softly bent knees.

Hinge at the hips until your torso is near horizontal, as demonstrated, and keep it steady.

Keep the torso angle steady throughout the set.

Choose a load that lets you row without swinging the bar or rounding the lower back.

Raising the torso to move the bar instead of rowing from a stable hinge.

Rounding the lower back or jerking the weight.