Equipmentbarbell
Difficultyintermediate
upper backback
Barbell Incline Row
The barbell incline row is a compound exercise targeting the upper back, performed while lying face down on an incline bench and pulling a barbell towards the chest.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.
- 2.Lie face down on the bench with your chest against the pad and your feet flat on the ground.
- 3.Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- 4.Keep your back straight and your core engaged.
- 5.Pull the barbell towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- 6.Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
- 7.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
bicepsforearms
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