Reverse Bent Over Row
Reverse Bent Over Row

Reverse Bent Over Row

Reps10 times
Calories burned121 kcal
LevelMedium
Midback

Changing duration and load is available in our application

Grip the barbell with a supinated grip (palms facing up). Bend your knees slightly and lean forward as shown. Keep your back straight. The head is raised. The bar of the bar should be in front of you, with your arms extended perpendicular to the torso and the floor. This will be your starting position. Keep your torso still, while exhaling, pull the barbell towards you, bending your elbows. Keep the elbows close to the body, the weight should be supported by the forearms. At the end of the movement, tighten your back muscles and hold this position for a few seconds. While inhaling, slowly lower the bar to the starting position. Complete the required number of repetitions. Attention: refrain from doing this exercise if you have problems with your back or lower back. Make sure that your back is arched at the waist throughout the entire exercise, otherwise you can injure your back. If you have any doubts about the chosen weight, it is better to take less than more weight. Variations: You can also perform this exercise using a pronated grip (palms facing down) or with dumbbells.

How to perform the exercise

10 times
121 kcal
Control your movement and do not rush.
01

Start position

Take the bar with an underhand grip and bend the knees slightly.

02

Hinge

Hinge forward, keeping the back straight and the head up.

03

Position

The bar hangs in straight arms, perpendicular to the floor.

04

Row

Exhale and pull the bar toward you, keeping the elbows close to the body.

05

Hold

At the end squeeze the back muscles and hold for a few seconds.

06

Return

Inhale and slowly lower the bar to the start.

Variants

Beginner
Work with a light weight and watch your wrist position.
Middle
Use a moderate weight, feeling the back and biceps.
Professional
Increase the weight while fully controlling the back.

Which muscles are working

The main load falls on the lats, mid-back and biceps.

MidbackBroadest back musclesBicepsTrapeziusForearms

Benefits of the exercise

Strength
Builds the lower lats and biceps.
Balance
Strengthens the core and improves posture.
Simply
A supinated-grip variation of the basic row.
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Contraindications

Back or lower back problems.
Wrist or elbow pain.
Rounding the back under load.
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Recommendations

Strength
Do 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps.
Safety
Keep the lower back arched and do not train to failure.

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