Bent-over row

A bent-over row is a weight training exercise that targets the latissimus dorsi muscle. The bent over row is a much used exercise in training for both bodybuilding and powerlifting as it is a good exercise for increasing strength and size.

The bent-over row uses the lats to actually move the weight while the deadlift uses the lats to help support the weight. Since the lats are already fatigued from the rowing, they will be forced to work far harder when you do the deadlifts.

Pull bar to waist. Return until arms are extended and shoulders are stretched forward. Repeat. Comments Closer grip increase lat involvment by emphasizing shoulder extension over tranverse extension. Also see Lever Bent-over Row. Classification ...

Bent-Over Row (upper back, middle back, biceps, rear shoulders) Stand holding a pair of dumbbells, with your feet shoulder-width apart. Keeping your back flat, bend forward at the hips until your back is almost parallel to the floor.

45 Degree Bent-over Row Firms and strengthens the muscles at the sides and middle of your back, back of the shoulders, and biceps. Equipment A pair of dumbbells.

2B Barbell bent-over row Grab a barbell with an overhand grip that's just beyond shoulder width, and hold it at arm's length. Lower your torso until it's almost parallel to the floor. Let the bar hang at arm's length.

Let me give you an example using a bent-over row. The lifting or shortening action is the concentric phase; the lowering or lengthening action is the eccentric phase.

The routine included several compound exercises, such as the bench press, bent-over row and overhead press. The women also trained hard, with the last two sets of each exercise taken to the point of muscular failure.

My wife looked at my back yesterday and said, "Wow!." I love it. I can't do two of the excercises however. I substitute T-Bar rows for the bent-over rows and I do the hack squat machine instead of front squats. -- Greg ...

bench press (a barbell is much better than dumbells as you can use the power rack rails to easily adjust your range of motion), squats, deadlifts, barbell and dumbell curls, barbell shoulder press, dips, close grip bench, pushdowns, bent-over rows, ...

See also: Strength, Exercise, Fitness, Squat, Personal trainer