Bend Over Row (Fitness Column)
December 1, 2016
Bend Over Row
by Joe Howard
This is one of my favorite exercises! Here’s how ..
- Hold a barbell with a palms facing down. Bend your knees slightly and bring your torso forward, by bending at the waist, while keeping the back straight until it is almost parallel to the floor. Tip: Make sure that you keep the head up. The barbell should hang directly in front of you as your arms hang perpendicular to the floor and your torso. This is your starting position.
- Now, while keeping the torso stationary, breathe out and lift the barbell to you. Keep the elbows close to the body and only use the forearms to hold the weight. At the top contracted position, squeeze the back muscles and hold for a brief pause.
- Then inhale and slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
Caution: This exercise is not recommended for people with back problems. A Low Pulley Row is a better choice for people with back issues.
Variations: You can perform the same exercise using a supinated (palms facing you) grip.
Joe Howard is sales consultant with The Fitness Connection, which supplied the new equipment in our Health Club.
About the Author: Bob Shamo
- Hold a barbell with a palms facing down. Bend your knees slightly and bring your torso forward, by bending at the waist, while keeping the back straight until it is almost parallel to the floor. Tip: Make sure that you keep the head up. The barbell should hang directly in front of you as your arms hang perpendicular to the floor and your torso. This is your starting position.
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