EZ-Bar Reverse-Grip Bent-Over Row
Build a stronger back with EZ-Bar Reverse-Grip Bent-Over Rows! Target your upper back and biceps for a powerful, sculpted physique.
The EZ-Bar Reverse-Grip Bent-Over Row is a compound exercise that mainly works the back, with help from the biceps and traps. You'll need: ez curl bar or weight plates.
Required Equipment
EZ-Bar Reverse-Grip Bent-Over Row Muscles Worked
Primary
Lats (latissimus dorsi); Rhomboids (Shoulder Blade) (rhomboids, major & minor)
Secondary
Biceps (biceps brachii); Mid Traps (trapezius, middle fibers)
EZ-Bar Reverse-Grip Bent-Over Row Variations and Alternatives
How to do the EZ-Bar Reverse-Grip Bent-Over Row
Start: Start by selecting an appropriate weight for the EZ curl bar. Load the bar with weight plates and secure them with collars.
Position: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, and grip the EZ curl bar with an underhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width.
Form: Slightly bend your knees and hinge forward from your hips, keeping your back straight and your torso almost parallel to the floor.
Starting Position: Let the bar hang down at arm's length, keeping your shoulders back and chest up.
Movement: Pull the bar up towards your lower abdomen, retracting your shoulder blades and bending your elbows as you lift.
Peak Contraction: Squeeze your back muscles at the top of the motion, keeping your elbows close to your body.
Return: Lower the bar back to the starting position in a controlled manner.
Repeat: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions and sets.
Safety: Ensure that your back remains straight throughout the exercise to avoid any undue strain on your lower back. Adjust the weight accordingly to maintain proper form.
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EZ-Bar Reverse-Grip Bent-Over Row FAQs
What muscles does the EZ-Bar Reverse-Grip Bent-Over Row work?
The EZ-Bar Reverse-Grip Bent-Over Row mainly works the back, with help from the biceps and traps. The main muscles are the latissimus dorsi and rhomboids.
What equipment do you need for the EZ-Bar Reverse-Grip Bent-Over Row?
Ez curl bar or weight plates.
Is the EZ-Bar Reverse-Grip Bent-Over Row a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the EZ-Bar Reverse-Grip Bent-Over Row go on?
It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some EZ-Bar Reverse-Grip Bent-Over Row variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Barbell Lying Seal Rack Row, Barbell Reverse Bent-Over Raise, Barbell Wide-Grip Bent-Over Row and Barbell Lying Close-Grip Underhand Rack Row.
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