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.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Barbell
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key 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
How to perform
- 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.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Traps
Primary
Back
Primary
Lower Back
Primary
Posterior Deltoid
Primary
Biceps
Primary