EZ Bar Reverse Grip Bent Over Row

The EZ Bar Reverse Grip Bent Over Row is a compound exercise that primarily targets the muscles in your back, including the latissimus dorsi, rhomboids, and lower trapezius. It also engages your biceps, rear deltoids, and forearms, making it a fantastic exercise for building upper body strength and muscle definition. This exercise requires a specialized EZ bar, which has a gentle zigzag shape, allowing for a more comfortable grip. To perform the EZ Bar Reverse Grip Bent Over Row, you start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent. Grab the EZ bar with an underhand grip, with your hands slightly closer than shoulder-width apart. Keep your back straight, hinge at the hips, and bend forward until your upper body is at a 45-degree angle. Retract your shoulder blades and pull the bar towards your torso, aiming to bring it to your lower abs or upper groin area. Keep your elbows close to your body throughout the movement and focus on squeezing your back muscles at the top of the motion. Lower the bar back down in a controlled manner, fully extending your arms, before repeating the exercise for the desired number of repetitions. Adding the EZ Bar Reverse Grip Bent Over Row to your workout routine can help improve your posture, strengthen your back muscles, and enhance your overall upper body strength. It is important to maintain proper form during the exercise to prevent injury and maximize its effectiveness. As with any new exercise, start with lighter weights and gradually increase the resistance as you become more comfortable and proficient in performing the movement.

Instructions

• Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
• Grab the EZ bar with an underhand, reverse grip, keeping your hands about shoulder-width apart.
• Bend your upper body forward from your hips, keeping your back straight and parallel to the ground.
• With your arms fully extended, pull the bar up towards your lower abdomen while squeezing your shoulder blades together.
• Pause briefly at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the bar back to the starting position.
• Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Tips & Tricks

• Focus on maintaining a neutral spine throughout the movement to prevent injury.
• Engage your core and squeeze your glutes to stabilize your body during the exercise.
• Start with a light weight and gradually increase as you progress to maintain proper form.
• Control the speed of the movement and avoid using momentum to fully engage the targeted muscles.
• Keep your elbows close to your body and aim to pull the bar towards your lower chest.
• Ensure a full range of motion by fully extending your arms and retracting your shoulder blades at the bottom of the movement.
• Breathe out as you pull the bar towards your body and breathe in as you return to the starting position.
• Avoid rounding your back or shrugging your shoulders during the exercise to minimize stress on the spine and neck.
• Consider using grip assistance tools like lifting straps or chalk to maintain a secure grip on the bar for heavier lifts.
• Include variations of the bent over row, such as single-arm or wide grip, to target different muscle groups.