Bent over barbell row vs. Single are dumbbell row

[JimFlan24]

I can't seem to get the form down for the bent over barbell row. Would doing single are bent over rows, over a bench and such, be just as good??

[BigGunns]

Originally posted by JimFlan24
I can't seem to get the form down for the bent over barbell row. Would doing single are bent over rows, over a bench and such, be just as good??

yes it would but learn the form for barbell rows. very important exercise.

[kye90]

why not do dumbell rows instead of barbell rows? (i mean with 2 dumbells at the same time, as you would with a barbell)

dumbells in this exercise give u a fuller range of movement.

[To(V)]

I did bent over barbell rows for the first time the other day, and I can't wait until Thursday when I get to do them again.
Anyways, a few pointers when doing them...
IN MY OPINION:
Wear a support belt. I've got a dodgey back anyways, and without one I'm in agony after one rep, so, to be on the safe side, use one.
Use a lighter weight to get the form dialled.
It's all about the mind muscle connection. You need to work the muscles as you use them, ie., make sure you're using lats and stuff to lift the weight, not just your arms at dodgey angles.
Check out www.exrx.net/lists/directory.html for videos on most exercises which should aid your form somewhat.

Tom

[Pale Assassin]

getting the feel for all the major compound excercises is very important...very.

I started doing bent over barbell rows, dead lifts, improved my bench form and squat as well, and now im getting stronger, i see my shoulders growing and my back as well. My quads are growing also, ofcourse these are small but still noticable changes, over time they add up, i jsut hope ill keep makign small steady gains.

[xicemaniacx]

I do both...both exercises hit the same area just in a different way...I find that these work the best when i lift explosively.

Definately keep good form though to save your lower back

[JediBrah]

I do both...both exercises hit the same area just in a different way...I find that these work the best when i lift explosively.

Definately keep good form though to save your lower back

strong bump

[MysticNZ]

I can't seem to get the form down for the bent over barbell row. Would doing single are bent over rows, over a bench and such, be just as good??

Do it slowly with light weight.

[jxm26]

i do cable rows but with an under grip...i cant do barbell rows to save my life

[MysticNZ]

Try a T-Bar row.

[Laidbackzack]

did no one else catch the fact that this thread has been revived from 10 years ago...

[Laidbackzack]

lol I just realized i bumped this from 5 months ago