Back
The main muscle group listed for this exercise.
Exercise guide
Lying Cambered Barbell Row
Lying Cambered Barbell Row is a beginner-friendly back exercise performed with a barbell. It also involves the arms.
Barbell
The equipment listed for this variation.
Beginner
The recorded setup and movement complexity.
Back
Lying Cambered Barbell Row also involves arms.
Strength
Movement pattern: pull. This is an isolation exercise.
Beginner
This level reflects the setup and movement complexity recorded for this exercise.
Instructions
How to do Lying Cambered Barbell Row
- Place a cambered bar underneath an exercise bench.
- Lie face down on the exercise bench and grab the bar using a palms down (pronated grip) that is wider than shoulder width. This will be your starting position.
- As you exhale row the bar up as you keep the elbows close to your body to either your chest, in order to target the upper mid back, or to your stomach if targeting the lats is your goal.
- After a second hold at the top, lower back down to the starting position slowly as you inhale.
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FAQ
Common questions about Lying Cambered Barbell Row.
What muscles does Lying Cambered Barbell Row work?
Lying Cambered Barbell Row primarily trains the back and also involves the arms.
Is Lying Cambered Barbell Row beginner-friendly?
Yes. It is listed as beginner-friendly.
What equipment do I need for Lying Cambered Barbell Row?
This variation uses a barbell.
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