upper backbarbell
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
upper back
Secondary muscles
bicepsforearms
Primary body parts
back
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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