For years and I mean for years, I've tried this. It never worked, I listened to the wrong people or watched bad videos on how to do it. But this changed everything! I never comment much on RUclips videos about this stuff, so congrats! You made me finally work it properly!
MLBson09 hahaha haha I was what the heck does this comment mean.but when he started lifting I couldn't take the lifting serious anymore.thankful for the insight but I was laughing.
Saw the clip, only like 20 seconds long. I finally got the muscles burning just right. I struggled to find the right posture for a few years. Bro you are Godsent. Simple, concise and to the point!
I like how you go straight to the point. Moat other youtubers do like 5 mins intro then 2 mins commercial anither 3 mins bashing the wring usage of the movr and FINALLY the correct posture. It hets annoying quickly but you're cutting straight to the point and are actually very informative. Earned a sub, krep up the great job!
@@justsomeguy8982 sure man whatever helps you sleep at night. Why comment why even care if you no the workout is wrong show us your version of it? Why are you even here if your so good at this particular workout. Let’s see your body compared to this guys . I mean no more talk just show
Great, really helped me out - I'm currently suffering pain over top of shoulders and back of neck from doing bent over rows incorrectly - now I know where I'm going wrong! Although I've been doing overhand grip, so maybe changing that'll help too.
Ultimate N ???? This guy uses to much water weight probably in his suppliments the dudes belly and chest bloated in a ugly way you don't see any stretch marks he has 0 oblique definition and if you did train abs like me you would have obliques just working out your abs alot. I can tell by your comment you are really new to abdominal fitness
@@Matt-td9wx Jealous or not, he's right. His abs look like shit, and he doesn't look natural either. May be just the lighting though, but too developed shoulders, upper traps and bloated gut are signs of gear.
Forearms are a secondary for a lot of back workouts from just clenching on to a lot of weight, so after any back workout everyone will have a good forearm pump. Just make sure you're keep your elbows in and back over your hips (but still straight) like in this video and you should be also training your back.
Wassup bro. The grips variation hits different areas of the back. I find this grip hits more of the lower lat as opposed to the upper back ie. rhomboids
You did a good explanation of the target muscle, some viewers mistaken this form involving the major lats which is the Pendlay row. It would have been nice to demonstrate both bent over row and Pendlay row for instructional purpose. Another confusion people have is the seated military press ( front/back) and the standing over head press, explain muscle isolation and true form.
Some Tips about Bent Over Barbell Row.. Holding a barbell with a pronated grip (palms facing down), bend your knees slightly and bring your torso forward, by bending at the waist, while keeping the back straight until it is almost parallel to the floor. Tip: Make sure that you keep the head up. The barbell should hang directly in front of you as your arms hang perpendicular to the floor and your torso. This is your starting position. Now, while keeping the torso stationary, breathe out and lift the barbell to you. Keep the elbows close to the body and only use the forearms to hold the weight. At the top contracted position, squeeze the back muscles and hold for a brief pause. Then inhale and slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Thanks for the great instructional video. I have only been doing CrossFit for 7 months and this morning we are doing this one for the first time. Your video did a great job of show how and what to do as well as what not to do. Thanks
It's nice to see that you used an underhand grip. Many people use overhand, which not only makes it harder, but also doesn't target the lats as harshly, much like the difference between pull-ups (overhand) and chin-ups (underhand). But, I'm sure you already knew that :D
He takes his shirt off to show off but at the same time, so you could see the actual muscle contract. It gives you a visual representation of what muscles need to be hit for you to say you're able to perform the exercise properly.
Just found your channel in the last month or so so I've been watching all new(er) videos. Awesome to see what they were like 5 years ago, and how far you've come quality wise in the videos (not the exercises, you've always killed those ;) )
Wanted to ensure that I was doing mine right, the way you explained, as that is the exact region I'm trying to target. I do wide grip bent lower down and I bring the barbell up to my lower/mid chest area each rep. Looking to target my upper, central back
Gifted with good genetics and the drive to eat train. People that automatically discount a good natural physique to "roids" are probably just cynical overall.
Great Video Thanks. Have been avoiding this exercise as I couldn't seem to get it right when I tried. Have a lot more confidence when doing it after watching this other tutorials just didn't do it for me for some reason
this makes a lot of sense in back safety. thank you so much! i will try this asap. my back is hurting all the time because I am doing the explosive motion from the ground, i see now that positioning it 1st above the ground then pulling is much safer
I've had the same feeling, but I've opted to switch to overhand. BBRs with underhand grip have a very, very high risk of bicep tears, I've recently learned.
Gabriel Sey was lifting too heavy but my form wasnt great, will lower the weight a bit again and make sure i got my technique solid before i go for heavy again. thanks for the tips.
Thank you for this video, if you are looking for subscribers, do these how to videos and create atleast one video a week, and create a playlist. Focus on one thing and create the quality of content as you have in this one and you will have success, stay away from catchy titles. Click bait works but honesty and good content is what brings you back. peace and cheers.
Over hand and torso parallel to the floor is the "CSCS"'s guideline to a Barbell Bent Over Row. What he's doing works primarily your biceps and upper back (rear delts)...aka not what the exercise is directed towards.
@@noahswork7997 Look how old the comment is, it was someone who deactivated their account, obviously. Therefore, Gabes comment is still there because his channel is up still.
Been bringing the bar a little closer to my chest but it's felt weird. Looks like I need to get the bar closer to the hips instead...thanks for the demo! Nice physique too ;)
I've been trained to use the opposite grip. That's what I use. I don't think it matters much. You may get more of a bicep workout with a supinated grip and more forearm with pronated. But should work the same back muscles either way.
great video man. what is the difference between the underhand grip i saw you use and the overhand grip that i usually see with this exercise. muscle group difference or just preference?
Good video. All tho this isnt the traditional BOR. This exercise is called Yates Row (dorian yates came up with this way) the normal BOR is overhand grip and back in a vertical position.
Hey thanks for the vid and advice. I am confused as to the breathing aspect. Are you sure that u are suppose to exhale when you pull bar towards waste? As I have seen/read that one should do the opposite. I often get confused with the breathing part. Thanx
Nicely done. I have never seen anyone use that grip for the bent over barbell row but it looks like like it would be less prone to injury, and probably target your back better than the other grip. Thanks for the tip!
For years and I mean for years, I've tried this. It never worked, I listened to the wrong people or watched bad videos on how to do it. But this changed everything! I never comment much on RUclips videos about this stuff, so congrats! You made me finally work it properly!
How did you use to do it?
thank you ripped black man i appreciated the vid
You’re Welcome
Ripped Black Man bro 😂😂
lol damn why can't just be a man tho?
@@TacoBellWerewolf Outta here racist
@@spartan11mcxbox how is that racist
tsssssssssss 🐍
lmaoooo
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MLBson09 hhhhhhhhh😂😂😂😂😂
Loool😂
MLBson09 hahaha haha I was what the heck does this comment mean.but when he started lifting I couldn't take the lifting serious anymore.thankful for the insight but I was laughing.
Saw the clip, only like 20 seconds long. I finally got the muscles burning just right. I struggled to find the right posture for a few years. Bro you are Godsent. Simple, concise and to the point!
Thanks Gabriel, literally watching this as I'm doing barbell row
Gym looks like a jet hanger. Damn..
Looks kinda cool tbh mate.
all that steel clanking on the ground would echo too!
@John Kevin same
John Kevin Yeah men less people = less talking = less BS
I like how you go straight to the point. Moat other youtubers do like 5 mins intro then 2 mins commercial anither 3 mins bashing the wring usage of the movr and FINALLY the correct posture. It hets annoying quickly but you're cutting straight to the point and are actually very informative. Earned a sub, krep up the great job!
Thanks bro never tried this before. I instantly felt it in my middle back section. Low and straight back, hands to hip - it works!
Man I’m glad you posted this I finally feel my back getting worked out! Thank you so much for the video!
@@justsomeguy8982 sure man whatever helps you sleep at night. Why comment why even care if you no the workout is wrong show us your version of it? Why are you even here if your so good at this particular workout. Let’s see your body compared to this guys . I mean no more talk just show
That gym looks awesome
This is a great video, I always come back to view this when I need to revisit better form for barbell rows.
Excellent, concise, and spared us long explanations of muscles used, possibilities, etc. Great vid!
this is the perfect how to video short and to the point. this is what exactly a how to video looks like
Thanks
Great, really helped me out - I'm currently suffering pain over top of shoulders and back of neck from doing bent over rows incorrectly - now I know where I'm going wrong! Although I've been doing overhand grip, so maybe changing that'll help too.
this guy has some of the strongest looking abs ive ever seen
Latent Soul lol then you haven't seen abs at all
Ultimate N ???? This guy uses to much water weight probably in his suppliments the dudes belly and chest bloated in a ugly way you don't see any stretch marks he has 0 oblique definition and if you did train abs like me you would have obliques just working out your abs alot. I can tell by your comment you are really new to abdominal fitness
Natty
@@alisaberi285 lol had to be one jelous person saying something like that 😂😂
@@Matt-td9wx
Jealous or not, he's right. His abs look like shit, and he doesn't look natural either. May be just the lighting though, but too developed shoulders, upper traps and bloated gut are signs of gear.
Forearms are a secondary for a lot of back workouts from just clenching on to a lot of weight, so after any back workout everyone will have a good forearm pump. Just make sure you're keep your elbows in and back over your hips (but still straight) like in this video and you should be also training your back.
Great demonstration, I've always had problems with this exercise. Gonna have to try this version with underhand grip today.
My favourite fitness channel. This dude knows how to give a tutorial. Keep em coming.
This video is awsome , finally somebody who explains it properly! :)
Will Brown glad you like it dude
Gabriel Sey hey gabe what's the difference between your grip, and the overhand grip?
Trever Mitchell thats was my question too haha
My gym partner always persuade me to add more weight and you raised a really good point. Excellent man !! I hope I'll build up some back muscles :)
thank you for the tssssss. now i can memorize inhales-exhales on various exercises
Just watched this in between my sets at the gym and it changed my form straight away
Thank you so much, I’ve been doing this exercise wrong for at least a month or two. Appreciate you
Wassup bro. The grips variation hits different areas of the back. I find this grip hits more of the lower lat as opposed to the upper back ie. rhomboids
But underhand is a Yates row not a barbell row and it’s supposed to target your upper back more not lats?
Absolutely
@@nicholashutchinson9348 Wrong... Yates row is performed in a more upright angle for upper body. This one's a underhand barbell row hitting lats
You did a good explanation of the target muscle, some viewers mistaken this form involving the major lats which is the Pendlay row. It would have been nice to demonstrate both bent over row and Pendlay row for instructional purpose. Another confusion people have is the seated military press ( front/back) and the standing over head press, explain muscle isolation and true form.
vee pimsaev will do
watched several videos for this over the last couple of months, but this one seems to nail it on the head for me.
Some Tips about Bent Over Barbell Row..
Holding a barbell with a pronated grip (palms facing down), bend your knees slightly and bring your torso forward, by bending at the waist, while keeping the back straight until it is almost parallel to the floor. Tip: Make sure that you keep the head up. The barbell should hang directly in front of you as your arms hang perpendicular to the floor and your torso. This is your starting position.
Now, while keeping the torso stationary, breathe out and lift the barbell to you. Keep the elbows close to the body and only use the forearms to hold the weight. At the top contracted position, squeeze the back muscles and hold for a brief pause.
Then inhale and slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
came back here just to appreciate how you have come a long way mate . Real motivation right . Never give up !
Thanks for the great instructional video. I have only been doing CrossFit for 7 months and this morning we are doing this one for the first time. Your video did a great job of show how and what to do as well as what not to do. Thanks
+majorpainful You're entitled to your opinion as I am mine. Have a great day.
I always go back to this video, when I wanna make sure that I'm doing this exercise properly.
It's nice to see that you used an underhand grip. Many people use overhand, which not only makes it harder, but also doesn't target the lats as harshly, much like the difference between pull-ups (overhand) and chin-ups (underhand). But, I'm sure you already knew that :D
it is so satisfying to see that muscle squeezing correctly. Nice job
Thanks, nice and straightforward, good viewing angles and a clear explanation. Just what I needed.
Great exercise!
Can can this exercise also be done while wearing a shirt or is it mandatory to take your shirt off?
Shirt off…..who asks such a question smh 😂(it’s a joke)
Well, he uses that to market himself (would do the same if you had an RUclips channel)
😭😂
He takes his shirt off to show off but at the same time, so you could see the actual muscle contract. It gives you a visual representation of what muscles need to be hit for you to say you're able to perform the exercise properly.
You need to be able to see his muscles and posture properly. A shirt is counter-intuitive
Nicely done and very helpful.
Quick and straight to the point..
Just found your channel in the last month or so so I've been watching all new(er) videos. Awesome to see what they were like 5 years ago, and how far you've come quality wise in the videos (not the exercises, you've always killed those ;) )
why is everyone surprised at the tssss noise? it's such a regular thing, it's not surprising and once i tried it, it actually helps a lot
Eliott Hulse, the man with real strenght and great advice!
Thanks very much brillant i just start and i'm proud of this routine i like your basic much love
These exercises are making my muscles bigger.
Adaeze Ekulide That’s what they are supposed to do 🤦🏼♂️
This is a more lat focused row. Wide, overhand grip and bring the bar higher up for a more upper back focused row.
Wanted to ensure that I was doing mine right, the way you explained, as that is the exact region I'm trying to target.
I do wide grip bent lower down and I bring the barbell up to my lower/mid chest area each rep. Looking to target my upper, central back
Great demonstration, thanks a lot.
I think he has a tire leaking
hnnotyy *tyre ;)
@@mijaco999 tyre is what you british wankers call it lollllll
as a newbie, your channel rocks :-)
This guys 'tsssss' is the reason I'll walk out the gym if I've forgotten my headphones
I bet ur tiny
@@hypethegamer1823 Do you prefer big strong men? 🌈
@@Chadhogan111 who doesn’t
The guy is built like a brick house yet 90% of the comments are critical of how he is "doing it wrong" lol. Gotta love the internet.
ArthurKnoqOut You don't at all need to be on steroids to look like this guy, just right eating and consistent and dedicated training.
ArthurKnoqOut
This guy is not on roids..
Gifted with good genetics and the drive to eat train. People that automatically discount a good natural physique to "roids" are probably just cynical overall.
but he's wearing gloves.
TheReecemack Well he does have a suspiciously inflated stomach, which is a sign of roid use.
Great Video Thanks. Have been avoiding this exercise as I couldn't seem to get it right when I tried. Have a lot more confidence when doing it after watching this other tutorials just didn't do it for me for some reason
this makes a lot of sense in back safety. thank you so much! i will try this asap. my back is hurting all the time because I am doing the explosive motion from the ground, i see now that positioning it 1st above the ground then pulling is much safer
Letting it go to the floor every rep is a different move (pendlay row) it IS harder on your lower back.
I've had the same feeling, but I've opted to switch to overhand. BBRs with underhand grip have a very, very high risk of bicep tears, I've recently learned.
This dude is awesome. Thanks for the demo.
vspectra thanks.. check out the rest of my channel :-)
Gabriel Sey was lifting too heavy but my form wasnt great, will lower the weight a bit again and make sure i got my technique solid before i go for heavy again. thanks for the tips.
Tssssss, Nice form Snake Man..!
Thanks in a million. Great content.
Wow this actually works! Its crazy!
Very helpful mate, thank you. No bullshit straight to the point
Thank you Gabriel, I'm watching you from Istanbul
Thanks man
Been training a month time,
Never done this exercise (yes aware that’s crazy) this helped 👍
Thank you that was very informative.
Thanks man,nice and very useful info.
Thanks felt great plus I was doing wrong before
Awesome tutorial bro, I'm gonna try this tomorrow. I dig your English accent btw, to us Americans it's the coolest & most pleasant to hear. Haha
I think the hands to hips is where I went wrong a lot. I always pulled it up more to my chest or at least to high.
I super late but thanks man! Nice and short and I got all the info I needed, I've been using the wrong grip the whole time and I knew it seemed off
Either grip can be used and will hit slightly different parts of you back 😊👍🏾
@@GabrielSeyOfficial Really? I didn't know that thanks alot! Appreciate the reply, one day I hope to have a body like yours lol
Englishman good to see, good demonstration mate.
Thanks for the form technique tips I'm going to try this again
Yessss londoners makin these vids, about time! Cheers for the advice bro
Thank you for this video, if you are looking for subscribers, do these how to videos and create atleast one video a week, and create a playlist. Focus on one thing and create the quality of content as you have in this one and you will have success, stay away from catchy titles. Click bait works but honesty and good content is what brings you back. peace and cheers.
Short n sweet. Thanks dude.
very helpful video man keep up the good work
Great advice, totally felt my back engage
excellent tutorial, simple but very informative.
June Vakaloloma Thanks bro, Check out my other vids :-)
thanks tyrone!
Starting from deadlift makes it a lot easier for me!
Over hand and torso parallel to the floor is the "CSCS"'s guideline to a Barbell Bent Over Row. What he's doing works primarily your biceps and upper back (rear delts)...aka not what the exercise is directed towards.
This variant felt the most comfortable to me besides pendlay rows, what's the name of it?
Really simple and helpful instructions. This gym noob thanks you.
Thanks, Gabriel. You helped me perfect my form today.
To the point !! No corny music
Meen doing this in the gym and heard mixed reviews on how to hold the bar!?! many people say to have the hands over the top of the bar not under???
great video. very good form!
My dawg G.S. were you at my boy. Speaking to you from the past. Comment if you are here! Good Shut G.S.✊🏾 (you will remember me 8years from now)
This exercises are so good!
Brah you shoulders are so strong!
This was very helpful, thank you 👍
Thanks bro.. Ive been training almost 10 years now.
Who u talkin to
@@noahswork7997
Look how old the comment is, it was someone who deactivated their account, obviously. Therefore, Gabes comment is still there because his channel is up still.
Been bringing the bar a little closer to my chest but it's felt weird. Looks like I need to get the bar closer to the hips instead...thanks for the demo! Nice physique too ;)
does it matter what grip you use? thanks for the tips
I've been trained to use the opposite grip. That's what I use. I don't think it matters much. You may get more of a bicep workout with a supinated grip and more forearm with pronated. But should work the same back muscles either way.
@@BVicente12 i felt i could go heavier this way thanks :)
great video man. what is the difference between the underhand grip i saw you use and the overhand grip that i usually see with this exercise. muscle group difference or just preference?
Good video. All tho this isnt the traditional BOR. This exercise is called Yates Row (dorian yates came up with this way) the normal BOR is overhand grip and back in a vertical position.
amazing, thanks for the info, brother
Great video 👍
Good video, good stuff to know. Just subscribed.
Great video Mr Sey, with clear instruction. Thank you.
nice video bro. how long have you been working out?
Hey thanks for the vid and advice. I am confused as to the breathing aspect. Are you sure that u are suppose to exhale when you pull bar towards waste? As I have seen/read that one should do the opposite. I often get confused with the breathing part. Thanx
Thanks for the video bro
Thank you for this. Saved my back lol
Nice tutorial, thanks.
nice video man
Nicely done. I have never seen anyone use that grip for the bent over barbell row but it looks like like it would be less prone to injury, and probably target your back better than the other grip. Thanks for the tip!
Tommy Kelly No probs bro :-)
I heard that the grip he used also works your biceps more, so it's good for when you're splitting bis/back.
^agreed
less back action though.
Tommy Kelly You should really be doing both grips.