Bent over row VS lying down row

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GuybrushThreepw00d
GuybrushThreepw00d Posts: 784 Member
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Is there any difference from a muscle use, efficiency point of view between a traditional barbell bent over row, and a lying down row?

My lower back rounds slightly when attempting a bent over row, so i've been advised against using that lift. Instead i've been doing single arm dumbbell rows. I'm looking to find alternatives.

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  • BonaFideUK
    BonaFideUK Posts: 313 Member
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    Seated cable rows, one or two handed, are a good alternative to barbell rows, with proper form.
  • froeschli
    froeschli Posts: 1,292 Member
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    You'd be using your core muscles more to stabilize the bent over row. Is your bent back an anatomical problem, or lack of strengh in your lower back? - in that case you should be able to work on it...
  • GuybrushThreepw00d
    GuybrushThreepw00d Posts: 784 Member
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    over tight hamstrings apparently.

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