Form cues
- Back stays flat
- Elbow stays close
- Pull to the hip
- Brace the free side
Exercise
Barbell Bent-Over Row - Single-Arm
Back, barbell
A one-arm bent-over row with a barbell for the lats and upper back.
Target: lats. Also works: rhomboids, traps, rear delts.
Steps
- Hinge until the torso is near parallel, knees soft.
- Hold the bar in one hand and let it hang.
- Pull the bar to the hip and squeeze the shoulder blade.
- Lower it to a straight arm.
- Switch arms.
Common mistakes
- Twisting the torso
- Rounding the back
- Jerking the bar
Breathing
Inhale on the way down, exhale as you pull.
In the app, search for Barbell Bent-Over Row - Single-Arm and add it to a workout.