
Straight Bar Bench Mid Rows
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Force
- Pull
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Type
- Strength
Also works: Biceps, Lats
How to do the Straight Bar Bench Mid Rows
- 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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