Straight Bar Bench Mid Rows

Straight Bar Bench Mid Rows — Start position
Start position
Straight Bar Bench Mid Rows — End position
End position
Region
Thoracic & Back
Equipment
Barbell
Category
Strength
Level
Beginner
Mechanic
compound
Force
pull

Muscles worked

  • middle back
  • biceps
  • lats

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Place a loaded barbell on the end of a bench. Standing on the bench behind the bar, take a medium, pronated grip. Stand with your hips back and chest up, maintaining a neutral spine. This will be your starting position.

  2. Row the bar to your torso by retracting the shoulder blades and flexing the elbows. Use a controlled movement with no jerking.

  3. After a brief pause, slowly return the bar to the starting position, ensuring to go all the way down.

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