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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.

How to perform: Cambered bar lying row

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

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