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Barbell row GIF

Barbell row animation with the worked muscles highlighted, female figure
Figure

Colour and background options arrive for this exercise in the next update.

Worked muscles

  • LatsMusculus latissimus dorsi
  • RhomboidsMusculi rhomboidei
  • TrapeziusMusculus trapezius
  • Rear shouldersMusculus deltoideus, pars spinalis
  • BicepsMusculus biceps brachii
Equipment
Barbell
Level
intermediate
Loop
One repetition, 3.03 seconds

Get this animation

Part of the row pack, all 13 row variations: female and male figure, GIF, WebP and MP4 at 480 and 720 px, commercial license.

Get the row pack, $29Whole library, $249

From the API

GET one exercise
curl https://api.exercisegif.com/v1/exercises/barbell-row \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXERCISEGIF_KEY"

Returns the exercise with GIF, WebP and MP4 links for both figures. Docs

How to do a barbell row

  1. Set up with the barbell on the floor or rack at about mid-shin height
  2. Hinge at the hips to lean forward approximately 45 degrees while maintaining a neutral spine
  3. Grip the barbell with hands slightly wider than shoulder-width using an overhand grip
  4. Engage your core and pull the barbell toward your lower chest by driving elbows back
  5. Squeeze shoulder blades together at the top of the movement
  6. Lower the barbell slowly and under control to the starting position

Form tips

  • Keep your core engaged throughout the movement to protect your lower back
  • Focus on pulling with your back muscles rather than just your arms
  • Maintain a consistent torso angle throughout the exercise
  • Avoid using momentum or swinging the weight up

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