Barbell Row
DIFFICULTY
Moderate
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
Barbell
STARTING POSITION
Standing with barbell in hands.
PROCEDURE
- Find the appropriately weighted barbell (add plates if needed).
- Bend your knees and and flex at the waist while extending the arms.
- Pull the bar in towards the stomach, contracting the outer back muscles.
- Slowly lower the bar to the starting position.
- Repeat for the suggested number of repetitions.
COACHING KEYS
- Keep the abdominals tight.
- Pretend there is a pencil in the middle of your back and try and squeeze it.
YOU SHOULD FEEL IT
In your mid back, lats and rear shoulders.
SKI PURPOSE
Improves mid back strength.
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