How to do it
Brace your abdominal muscles tightly before lifting the bar.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell with a wide overhand grip.
- 2
Hinge at the hips and bend your knees slightly, keeping your back straight as you lean forward until your torso is nearly parallel to the floor.
- 3
Pull the barbell towards your waist, keeping your elbows flared out.
- 4
Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
- 5
Slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your back flat and avoid rounding to protect your spine and maximize engagement of the upper back muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Standing too upright during the row
- ✕Using momentum to jerk the weight up
- ✕Lowering the barbell too fast at the bottom