Exercise

Barbell Incline Bench Row

Also known as: barbell incline row, chest supported barbell row, prone bench row, incline bench barbell row

Barbell Incline Bench Row is a compound exercise for the middle back. Main target: middle back. Also works: lats, posterior deltoid and biceps. Equipment: barbell.

EquipmentBarbell
TypeCompound (multi-joint)
MovementPull
CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

How to do it

  1. Lie chest-down on an incline bench holding a barbell below you with an overhand, shoulder-width grip.
  2. Pull the bar up toward the bench, driving the elbows back and squeezing the shoulder blades together.
  3. Hold the top position briefly while keeping your chest on the pad.
  4. Lower the bar to full arm extension under control and repeat.

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