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Compound · Horizontal pull
Barbell Bent-Over Row
Barbell Bent-Over Row is a compound horizontal pull movement for the back. Pull your elbows toward your hips, squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top, and resist the urge to heave with your torso. Your biceps and core assist throughout the movement.
Primary muscles
Back
Secondary muscles
Biceps and Core
Equipment
Barbell
Movement pattern
Horizontal pull
Type
Compound (multi-joint)
Substitutions
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Pendlay Row
Same horizontal pull pattern · also trains the back.
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One-Arm Dumbbell Row
Same horizontal pull pattern · also trains the back.
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Seated Cable Row
Same horizontal pull pattern · also trains the back.
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Chest-Supported Machine Row
Same horizontal pull pattern · also trains the back.
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