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Barbell row: how to do it

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Hinge with soft knees

  1. Starting position

    Stand hip-width, grip the bar just wider than your shoulders, and hinge forward with soft knees and straight arms.

  2. The movement

    Pull the bar toward your lower stomach and lower it until your arms are straight without resting it on the floor.

Most common mistake

Don't jerk your torso up to move the bar, keep your body still and drive your elbows back.

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