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Exercise 1317 · REF 8d8qJQI

Barbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench Row exercise animation

Barbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench Row

Category
Back
Equipment
Barbell
Target
Upper Back

The reverse grip incline bench row uses an underhand grip while rowing on an incline bench, which naturally keeps the elbows tucked and brings more biceps into the pull than an overhand grip does. Resting the chest on the bench removes lower back involvement entirely, isolating the upper back. Pull the bar toward the hips rather than the chest to keep the emphasis on the lats and biceps.

How to Do the Barbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench Row

  1. Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.
  2. Sit on the bench facing the backrest with your chest against it.
  3. Grab the barbell with a reverse grip (palms facing down) and hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  4. Keep your back straight and core engaged.
  5. Pull the barbell towards your upper abdomen, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  6. Pause for a moment at the top of the movement.
  7. Slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
  8. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Barbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench Row primarily targets the Upper Back, with Biceps as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Forearms.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have barbell? These target the same upper back with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Barbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench Row work?
The Barbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench Row primarily targets the upper back, with the biceps and forearms assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Barbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench Row?
The Barbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench Row is done with a barbell.
What's a good alternative to the Barbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench Row?
If you don't have access to a barbell, the Back Lever targets the same upper back using body weight instead.