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Bent-Over Row

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01Facts

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Bent-Over Row is an intermediate multi-joint compound pulling exercise targeting the Lats in the Back region. Secondary muscles engaged include Rhomboids, Traps and Biceps.

02Muscle recruitment

Scored primarily as Back. Stimulus share across muscles:

BackSHARE100
ArmsSHARE50
ShouldersSHARE20

03Equipment variations

Barbell

Barbell Row

Barbell Row is an intermediate multi-joint compound pulling exercise targeting the Lats in the Back region. Performed using a barbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Rhomboids, Traps and Biceps.

Also called bent-over row, bor, barbell bent-over row

External load · Gym

Smith

Smith Row

Smith Row is a beginner multi-joint compound pulling exercise targeting the Lats in the Back region. Performed using a Smith machine, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Rhomboids, Traps and Biceps.

Also called smith machine row

External load · Gym

Dumbbell

Dumbbell Row

Dumbbell Row is an intermediate multi-joint compound pulling exercise targeting the Lats in the Back region. Performed using dumbbells, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Rhomboids, Traps and Biceps. Trained one side at a time.

Also called one-arm dumbbell row, single-arm dumbbell row

External load · Per side · Home

Kettlebell

Kettlebell Row

Kettlebell Row is an intermediate multi-joint compound pulling exercise targeting the Lats in the Back region. Performed using a kettlebell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Rhomboids, Traps and Biceps. Trained one side at a time.

External load · Per side · Home

Band

Band Row

Band Row is a beginner multi-joint compound pulling exercise targeting the Lats in the Back region. Performed using a resistance band, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Rhomboids, Traps and Biceps.

External load · Home

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