"How To" Barbell Row

Summary by Krater

This video provides a step-by-step instructional tutorial on how to perform a barbell row correctly, covering foot and hand placement, spine stability, and exercise variations.

From the video

Answers: How do you do a barbell row with proper form?

• Barbell row form and technique
• Foot and hand placement for barbell rows
• Eccentric vs concentric movement
• Mind-muscle connection in back exercises
• Preventing lumbar flexion during rows

Exercises

• barbell row · barbell
• deadlift · barbell
• squat · barbell
• bench press · barbell
• bicep curl · dumbbell

What it concludes

• A wider grip with flared elbows primarily works the upper back muscles, while a narrow or supinated grip with elbows close to the sides primarily works the lats.
• The pendlay row places weights back on the ground after each rep, which is great for power and speed but removes the eccentric part of the movement.
• Incorporating more eccentric movement in the barbell row increases time under tension, which will reap larger muscle gains.
• Pulling with your elbows rather than your hands engages your lats and upper back for a better mind-muscle connection.
• Fill your belly and lower back with air and press your stomach against your thighs to stabilize your spine and prevent lumbar flexion.