Cambered bar lying row
The cambered bar lying row is an exercise targeting the upper back muscles. It involves lying face down on an elevated bench and pulling a cambered barbell towards the chest, engaging the upper back and biceps.

At a glance
- Area
- Back
- Main muscle
- Upper back
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your core engaged to maintain a neutral spine.
- Avoid using momentum to lift the weight.
- Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
- Lower the barbell in a controlled manner.
What to watch out for
- Shoulder injuries
- Lower back pain
- Elbow tendinitis
Also known as
Rematore sdraiato con bilanciere curvo, cambered bar prone row, upper back exercise, barbell row