Elbows when doing...

[eat big]

Barbell Rows. I'm going to use an Overhand Grip. Should they be parallel to your body or perperndicular? In other words, should they be tucked in or extended out like your doing a bench press?

Thanks.

 

[silver_shadow]

i'm not sure how it makes a difference... but i do them tucked in because i find it convenient... BTW, as an aside, you really should not be flaring your elbows on bench press

 

[eat big]

i'm not sure how it makes a difference... but i do them tucked in because i find it convenient... BTW, as an aside, you really should not be flaring your elbows on bench press

They aren't perpendicular but I was always taught to keep them out somewhat and was taught that in CG bench your elbows should be tucked more.

 

[silver_shadow]

They aren't perpendicular but I was always taught to keep them out somewhat and was taught that in CG bench your elbows should be tucked more.

well, as i've been finding out during some discussions on the PL board, how much tucked is personal choice and also depends on gear. however, it is still recommended to tuck your elbows as much as possible... check out the sticky on the PL forum.

 

[silver_shadow]

you might already have them tucked in enough though. just watch out for excessive strain on your shoulders - if there is, this maybe a case for more tuck.

 

[vin01]

I never really made it a point to keep my elbows in a certain position on the Row, but I find that my elbows that relatively close in when I do it. I get a better lat contraction with tighter elbows.

 

[Cynical Simian]

Like these guys have said, it's not really something I've thought about much and pretty much an issue of personal comfort and dimensions. If you're managing to do something weird that's putting a lot of stress on a joint, you'll know it.

 

[eat big]

Like these guys have said, it's not really something I've thought about much and pretty much an issue of personal comfort and dimensions. If you're managing to do something weird that's putting a lot of stress on a joint, you'll know it.

Alright then. I'll just row how I see fit. I definitely want to recruit as much of the Lats as possible.

Chins aren't incorporated in 5x5.

 

[Extra_Strong]

they will be about the same as bench. grip also.

 

[bignate73]

depends where you row the bar to in relation to your torso. if you row it to your chest, you won't be able to keep your elbows in (naturally that is). down by your hips you'll be quite tucked. keep a neutral wrist (not awkwardly cocked and you'll see how your elbows should go.