Question about barbell row

blopmiyers
blopmiyers Posts: 195 Member
edited November 14 in Fitness and Exercise
I was wondering if it can be done at an angle that is not 90 degrees. I don't really feel my back being worked when doing it like that. When I'm somewhere near 45 degrees I feel it more. Is there any negative aspect about doing it this way?

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  • Azdak
    Azdak Posts: 8,281 Member
    I would switch to single arm DB or cable rows. Almost no one I see trying barbell rows does them correctly.
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    Or incline bench rows (which may also be called chest supported dumbbell rows.) Those are my favorite.
  • scronce2014
    scronce2014 Posts: 7 Member
    You can engage different parts of the scapular retraction muscles at different angles. It's OK as long as you feel it squeezing your shoulder blades together and/or down.
  • Leadfoot_Lewis
    Leadfoot_Lewis Posts: 1,623 Member
    They're called Yates Rows & that's the way I've always done them as rows off the floor bother my back. The more upright back angle does make them easier, but you can lift more. :)
  • SonyaCele
    SonyaCele Posts: 2,841 Member
    i only do barbell at slightly bent forward , not 90 degrees that sounds painful on my lower back. if i need to do a row at 90 degrees, i do dumbell rows with my knee and one hand on the bench.
  • Cherimoose
    Cherimoose Posts: 5,208 Member
    blopmiyers wrote: »
    I was wondering if it can be done at an angle that is not 90 degrees. I don't really feel my back being worked when doing it like that. When I'm somewhere near 45 degrees I feel it more. Is there any negative aspect about doing it this way?

    A higher torso angle works your upper trapezius a lot more, and less of the lower traps and rhomboids. All these muscles are part of your "back".
    I prefer a lower angle, but i either put the bar down every 2-3 reps, or stand up, to rest my lower back.
    Regardless of which angle you choose, having good form is more important than where you "feel it". If you're unsure of your form, video yourself from the side. :+1:
  • cgvet37
    cgvet37 Posts: 1,189 Member
    I do them on the Smith Machine and keep my upper body at a 45 degree angle.
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