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Barbell Incline Row

Barbell Incline Row: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: barbell.

Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentbarbell
  • Body partback
Primary muscles
upper back, biceps
Secondary muscles
forearms
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How to do it

  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.

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