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barbell reverse grip incline bench row

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

barbell reverse grip incline bench 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. Sit on the bench facing the backrest with your chest against it.
  3. Grab the barbell with a reverse grip (palms facing down) and hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  4. Keep your back straight and core engaged.
  5. Pull the barbell towards your upper abdomen, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  6. Pause for a moment at the top of the movement.
  7. Slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
  8. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.