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Visual demonstration of the Barbell Push Bent Over Row exercise

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Intermediate

Difficulty
Intermediate
Movement type
Strength
Primary muscles
Upper back Trapezius
Secondary muscles
Biceps Forearms
Equipment
Barbell
Exercise guide

Barbell Push Bent Over Row

4 steps Updated 29/08/2026

Barbell Push Bent Over Row is a free weights exercise targeting Middle Back (Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major), Upper Back (Trapezius using Barbell.

Step by step

How to perform it

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell with palms facing the barbell, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Bend at the hips and knees to lower your torso until it is nearly parallel to the floor.
  2. Pull the barbell towards your abdomen by bending your elbows and squeezing your shoulder blades together. At the peak of the movement, perform a small push of the barbell downwards and pull it up again.
  3. Lower the barbell back to the starting position with control, extending your arms fully while keeping your back straight.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Barbell Push Bent Over Row

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