How to perform Wide Grip Row (Barbell)

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Wide Grip Row (Barbell)

Also known as: Wide Grip Row (Barbell).

A bent-over barbell row with a wide overhand grip.

How to perform this exercise

Stand with feet grounded and knees soft, hinge until torso almost horizontal with neutral spine. Hold straight bar with wide overhand grip, arms hanging below shoulders.
Row the bar toward upper abdomen/lower chest with elbows flaring outward, squeeze shoulder blades, then lower without changing trunk angle.

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