ExercisesBarbell row

Barbell row

Hinge to about 45 degrees with a flat back and pull the bar to your lower ribs. Lower under control without standing up between reps.

StrengthBarbellDifficulty 2 of 3
Two-panel demonstration of the barbell row, showing the start and finish positions
Start and finish positions

How to do it

Hinge to about 45 degrees with a flat back and pull the bar to your lower ribs. Lower under control without standing up between reps.

Muscles worked

Front
Back
  • upper backprimary
  • lats
  • biceps

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Reviewed 16 August 2026 · Exercise library v2.2