Barbell Rows

[Mike_Rojas]

I used to be very lazy and never do barbell rows. I've started doing them lately, and now I notice a major improvement in my posture. I used to have quite a rounded upper back. I used to do pullups, but they just don't have the same effect.

 

[PolishHammer1977]

Row to grow Mike Rojas.

 

[from zero]

Row to grow Mike Rojas.

Word is bond!

 

[RottenWillow]

When doing barbell rows how wide are you guys going on your grip and to what point on your body do you pull the bar? I've always been a little unclear that.

Recently I have widened my grip to slightly wider than shoulder (which is still fairly narrow) and I pull to my diaphram.

 

[PolishHammer1977]

When doing barbell rows how wide are you guys going on your grip and to what point on your body do you pull the bar? I've always been a little unclear that.

Recently I have widened my grip to slightly wider than shoulder (which is still fairly narrow) and I pull to my diaphram.

I use a diff't grip each and every time I perform this exercise. Pronated and supinated grips respectively.

I pull the bar to my belly button EVERY time though.

Slight bend in the knees.

Arched back.

The lower my body is bent at the hips I recieve a more full pump in my entire back.

If my body is straight up I work my lower back predominantly.

 

[RottenWillow]

I use a diff't grip each and every time I perform this exercise. Pronated and supinated grips respectively.

I pull the bar to my belly button EVERY time though.

Slight bend in the knees.

Arched back.

The lower my body is bent at the hips I recieve a more full pump in my entire back.

If my body is straight up I work my lower back predominantly.

How close to parallel to the floor would you say your torso is? I think I'm bending at the waist more than you are. I'm almost completely parallel. How wide do you go on your grip?

Thanks.

 

[Toozee]

I'd like to know how everyone else performs their rows as well.

I usually go overhand, about shoulder width or slightly wider, pull to upper stomach, while at about a 45 degree angle to floor.

 

[slobberknocker]

I go same width as my bench, which for me is pinky inside rings. A little wider than shoulder width. I pull to about the bottom of my ribcage. I'm not quite parallel.

 

[lucidblue]

Shoulder width. Pull to belly button. I guess about 45 degrees.

 

[PolishHammer1977]

How close to parallel to the floor would you say your torso is? I think I'm bending at the waist more than you are. I'm almost completely parallel. How wide do you go on your grip?

Thanks.

Every possible angle.