Barbell Row

Starting position

• Grip shoulder-width, knees slightly bent.
• Lean the upper body forward about 45° with a straight back.

Execution

• Pull the bar to the lower belly, elbows close to the body.
• Squeeze the shoulder blades at the top, then lower under control.
• Breathe out as you pull.

Common mistakes

• Rounded back.
• Using the upper body for momentum.
• Pulling only with the arms instead of the back.