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Barbell Bent Over Row

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Coach Notes

Coach Take

Heavy row that builds back thickness, grip, and discipline.

Make It Easier

Chest-Supported Row

Level It Up

Paused Bent Over Row

Build Size

4 x 6-10, rest 90-150s

5 X 4 6 Rest 2

30-3:00

Attribute Breakdown

Muscle

Back

BACK-FOCUSED WORK TO BUILD PULLING STRENGTH AND CONTROL

Equipment

Barbell

BARBELL LIFT: STABLE LOAD, BIG STRENGTH POTENTIAL

Movement

Pull

PULL ACTION: YOU DRAW THE LOAD TOWARD YOUR BODY

Pattern

Horizontal

HORIZONTAL LINE OF FORCE, USUALLY PRESS OR ROW

Reps

6 12

MID-REP RANGE FOR SIZE, CONTROL, AND SOLID INTENSITY

Goal

Hypertrophy

PRIMARY GOAL IS MUSCLE GROWTH THROUGH VOLUME

Ego

Medium

MEDIUM EGO: BALANCED BETWEEN FORM AND PERFORMANCE