- Begin with the barbell on the floor or a rack at leg height
- Grip the barbell with an overhand grip
- Bend over until your body is facing the ground
![Bent Over Row](https://static.strengthlevel.com/images/exercises/bent-over-row/icons/bent-over-row-icon-128.png)
Bent Over Row How To
Why do it?
Bent Over Rows is the primary exercise for developing the upper back.
Form Check
Instructions
![Bent Over Row](https://static.strengthlevel.com/images/exercises/bent-over-row/howto/bent-over-row-howto-1-800.jpg)
- Pull the bar until it reaches your belly button
![Bent Over Row](https://static.strengthlevel.com/images/exercises/bent-over-row/howto/bent-over-row-howto-2-800.jpg)
- Lower the bar back to the ground
![Bent Over Row](https://static.strengthlevel.com/images/exercises/bent-over-row/howto/bent-over-row-howto-1-800.jpg)