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Exercise 1344 · REF G8dXpNG

EZ Bar Reverse Grip Bent Over Row exercise animation

EZ Bar Reverse Grip Bent Over Row

Category
Back
Equipment
EZ Barbell
Target
Upper Back

An underhand grip on a bent-over row brings the biceps in harder and tends to shift the pulling angle toward the lower lats rather than the upper back, similar to how a reverse-grip pulldown changes emphasis compared to a standard one. It's a useful swap for anyone whose overhand-grip rows leave their biceps undertrained relative to their back.

How to Do the EZ Bar Reverse Grip Bent Over Row

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent.
  2. Hold the ez barbell with an underhand grip, palms facing up, and hands shoulder-width apart.
  3. Bend forward at the hips, keeping your back straight and chest up, until your torso is almost parallel to the floor.
  4. Pull the ez barbell towards your lower chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the ez barbell back to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The EZ Bar Reverse Grip Bent Over 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 ez barbell? These target the same upper back with different equipment.

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FAQ

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