barbell incline row
barbell incline row is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1
Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.
Step 2
Lie face down on the bench with your chest against the pad and your feet flat on the ground.
Step 3
Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Step 4
Keep your back straight and your core engaged.
Step 5
Pull the barbell towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
Step 6
Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
Primary body parts
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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