How do you perform Bent Over Row?

Short and clear explanations to perform Bent Over Row correctly and avoid common mistakes. Find more fitness movements to do at home.

How do you perform Bent Over Row?

  • Stand up straight with your feet hip-width apart and hold a weight in each hand.
  • Bend forward from your hips while keeping your back straight.
  • Bend your knees slightly for better balance and to keep tension out of your lower back.
  • Let your arms hang and pull the weights up to your chest.
  • Hold for a second, then slowly lower back down.
  • Keep your core engaged and breathe regularly.
  • Focus on using your back muscles to lift the weights.

Common faults

  • Lowering the shoulders during the movement.
  • Insufficient contraction of the abdominal muscles during the exercise.
  • No stretched back and head not in line with the back.
  • Knees straight.


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