Exercise guide

Barbell Underhand Grip Bent Over Row

The Barbell Underhand Grip Bent Over Row targets the lats and biceps by pulling the bar toward the torso using a supinated grip.

Category
Strength
Difficulty
Advanced
Movement
Isolation
Bodyweight
No
How to

How to do the Barbell Underhand Grip Bent Over Row

  1. 01

    Stand with feet shoulder width apart holding a barbell with an underhand grip.

  2. 02

    Hinge at your hips and bend your knees slightly.

  3. 03

    Keep your back flat and chest lifted.

  4. 04

    Let the bar hang with arms fully extended.

  5. 05

    Pull the bar toward your lower ribs by driving your elbows back.

  6. 06

    Lower the bar slowly back to the starting position.

Performance tips

Cues that matter

  • Maintain a neutral spine throughout
  • Keep the bar close to your body
  • Avoid using momentum to lift the weight
Muscles

Muscles worked

Common questions

Frequently asked

What muscles does the Barbell Underhand Grip Bent Over Row work?

The Barbell Underhand Grip Bent Over Row primarily targets the Back.

Is the Barbell Underhand Grip Bent Over Row a compound or isolation exercise?

The Barbell Underhand Grip Bent Over Row is an isolation exercise, meaning it focuses on a single muscle group through one joint movement.

What difficulty level is the Barbell Underhand Grip Bent Over Row?

The Barbell Underhand Grip Bent Over Row is rated as advanced difficulty. Prior training experience and proper form fundamentals are recommended.

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