Barbell Bent Over Row: Are you bouncing your torso as you pull?
Keep your torso still in its bent-over position as you pull the bar. Do not bounce your body to create momentum.
How to fix it
- Bend your knees slightly and lean your torso forward.
- Keep your torso fixed in its bent-over position as you pull and lower the bar.
- Slowly straighten your arms as you lower the bar.
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Sources differ. Some suggest leaning forward until your torso is almost parallel to the floor. Others suggest leaning forward about 45 degrees. Either way, keep your torso fixed in its bent-over position as you pull.
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Sources
- NSCA, Basics of Strength and Conditioning
- Western Illinois University, NSCA Lifting Proficiencies · Bent-Over Row
- NSCA, TSAC Module 3.0-3.3 · Bent-Over Row
- Nieto-Acevedo R et al., Sports (2023)
- ACE, Exercise Library · Bent-Over Row
- ExRx.net, Barbell Bent-over Row
- Mayo Clinic, Weight training: Do's and don'ts of proper technique
- NCSF, Proper Lifting Technique
- U.S. Army, ATP 7-22.02 Holistic Health and Fitness Drills and Exercises
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