Straight Bar Bench Mid Rows

Train your middle back with this focused a barbell exercise.

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Instructions

  1. Place a loaded barbell on the end of a bench. Standing on the bench behind the bar, take a medium, pronated grip. Stand with your hips back and chest up, maintaining a neutral spine. This will be your starting position. for best results.
  2. Row the bar to your torso by retracting the shoulder blades and flexing the elbows. Use a controlled movement with no jerking. for best results.
  3. After a brief pause, slowly return the bar to the starting position, ensuring to go all the way down. for best results.