Barbell Bent Over Wide Grip Row
Description
This exercise involves using a barbell to perform a rowing motion while bent over with a wide grip. It primarily targets the muscles of the back, including the lats, rhomboids, and traps.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Barbell Bent Over Wide Grip Row Instructions
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
- Hold a barbell with an overhand grip that is wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Bend forward at the hips, keeping your back straight and your head up.
- Keep your elbows close to your body and pull the barbell up towards your chest.
- Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Lower the barbell back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Barbell Bent Over Wide Grip Row Form & Visual
Barbell Bent Over Wide Grip Row Benefits
- Targets multiple muscle groups including the back, shoulders, and arms
- Improves posture and spinal stability
- Increases overall strength and muscle mass
- Can be modified for different fitness levels and goals
- Helps prevent injury by strengthening the muscles that support the spine
Barbell Bent Over Wide Grip Row Muscles Worked
- Trapezius
- Rhomboids
- Latissimus dorsi
- Erector spinae
- Posterior deltoids
- Biceps brachii
Barbell Bent Over Wide Grip Row Variations & Alternatives
- Dumbbell Bent Over Wide Grip Row
- T-Bar Row
- Seated Cable Row
- One-Arm Dumbbell Row
- Barbell Bent Over Close Grip Row
- Reverse Grip Bent Over Row
- Smith Machine Bent Over Row
- Renegade Row