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Barbell Row

backbarbell

Anatomical illustration of the latissimus dorsi muscle seen from behind — Anatomical illustration of the latissimus dorsi muscle seen from behind. Illustration by Anatomography, CC BY-SA 2.1 JP, via Wikimedia Commons.

Primary muscle

back

Equipment

barbell

How to perform

Hinge at hips, back parallel to floor. Pull bar to lower chest. Control the descent.

Technique video

How To Build a Thick Back With Perfect Rowing Technique (Pendlay Row/ Helms Row) by Jeff Nippard, on YouTube. Embedded with no tracking cookies until you press play.