Upper back exercise · barbell
Cambered Bar Lying Row
The cambered bar lying row is a barbell exercise that targets the upper back, with the biceps and forearms assisting.
- Target muscle
- Upper back
- Also works
- Biceps, forearms
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Body part
- Back
How to do the cambered bar lying row
- Set up a barbell on the floor and lie face down on a bench with your chest just off the edge.
- Reach down and grab the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- With your legs straight and feet on the ground, lift the barbell off the floor by extending your arms.
- Pull the barbell towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Lower the barbell back down to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps
For muscle growth, 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps with 60–90 seconds of rest is a proven starting point. For strength, use a heavier weight for 3–5 sets of 3–6 reps and rest 2–3 minutes. Add a little weight once you hit the top of your rep range on every set.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is the upper back. The biceps and forearms work as secondary muscles. See all upper back exercises or every barbell exercise.
