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barbell incline row

barbell incline row exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: upper back. Equipment: barbell.

barbell incline row exercise demonstration
Target muscle
upper back
Muscle group
biceps
Body part
back
Equipment
barbell

Secondary muscles

biceps, forearms

How to perform

  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.