barbell reverse grip incline bench row

A back exercise targeting the upper back, performed with barbell.

barbell reverse grip incline bench row demonstration
barbell reverse grip incline bench row β€” demonstration

Body part

Back

Equipment

Barbell

Target muscles

Upper Back

Secondary muscles

Biceps, Forearms

How to do barbell reverse grip incline bench row

  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.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Upper Back

Secondary

BicepsForearms

Related exercises

All back exercises β†’

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