Exercise guide
Incline Bench Barbell Row.
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Movement
- Compound
- Level
- Intermediate
Muscles at work
Make every rep count.
- 01
Set an incline bench to about 30° (a flat bench propped up works too). Place a barbell at the lower end within easy reach.
- 02
Lie face down on the bench with your chest supported. Keep your legs on the bench or place your feet on the floor for extra stability.
- 03
Grab the bar with a wide, overhand (pronated) grip. Brace your core and keep your spine neutral.
- 04
Start with arms extended and shoulders set (don’t let them slump). Keep your head in line with your spine, eyes looking slightly forward.
- 05
Row the bar toward your upper chest, driving elbows out and back. Focus on pulling with your upper back, not jerking with momentum.
- 06
Squeeze at the top for a brief pause, then lower slowly to full control until your arms are straight again.
- 07
Repeat for your prescribed reps, keeping the bench contact and tempo consistent.





