Lying Cambered Barbell Row
How to do the Lying Cambered Barbell Row with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Mid Back
Biceps, Lats, Traps
Barbell
How to do the Lying Cambered Barbell Row
- 1
Place a cambered bar underneath an exercise bench.
- 2
Lie face down on the exercise bench and grab the bar using a palms down (pronated grip) that is wider than shoulder width. This will be your starting position.
- 3
As you exhale row the bar up as you keep the elbows close to your body to either your chest, in order to target the upper mid back, or to your stomach if targeting the lats is your goal.
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After a second hold at the top, lower back down to the starting position slowly as you inhale.
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Lying Cambered Barbell Row: common questions
What muscles does the Lying Cambered Barbell Row work?
The Lying Cambered Barbell Row primarily works the Mid Back. It also recruits the Biceps, Lats and Traps as supporting muscles.
Is the Lying Cambered Barbell Row suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Lying Cambered Barbell Row is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Lying Cambered Barbell Row?
To do the Lying Cambered Barbell Row you'll need a barbell.
Is the Lying Cambered Barbell Row a compound or isolation exercise?
The Lying Cambered Barbell Row is an isolation exercise, it targets the mid back through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.
How do I do the Lying Cambered Barbell Row with correct form?
Place a cambered bar underneath an exercise bench. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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