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Bent-Over EZ-Bar Row
A horizontal pulling movement with an EZ-bar for a wrist-friendly back rowing exercise.
What this exercise works
- Muscles
- latissimus dorsi · rhomboids · biceps brachii · posterior deltoid
- Goals
- hypertrophy · strength
- Equipment
- EZ bar
- Category
- Strength
- Difficulty
- intermediate
Demonstration
Step 1
Step 2
How to perform the movement
- Hold an EZ-bar with an overhand grip, hinge at the hips to 45 degrees.
- Pull the bar to your lower ribcage.
- Lower under control.
- Repeat.
Technique cues and common mistakes
- Keep your back flat throughout.
- Initiate with the elbows, not the hands.