Barbell chest-supported row

Barbell, incline bench

Also called incline bench barbell row

Barbell chest-supported row, start positionBarbell chest-supported row, end position
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Lie chest down on an incline bench with a barbell hanging below, then row the bar to the lower ribs and lower it under control.

  1. Keep the chest on the pad
  2. Pull the elbows back toward the hips
  3. Squeeze the shoulder blades at the top

Movement

Pattern
Horizontal pull
Type
Compound, several joints move
Sides
Both sides together
Equipment
Barbell, Bench

Muscles worked

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Upper body

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