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Paused barbell row

A compound exercise for the lats and upper back, with help from the biceps, rear delts, lower back. Equipment: barbell.

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WorksLatsUpper backBicepsRear deltsLower back

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Set up as for a bent-over row, a little lighter.
  2. Hold the bar against the body for a second
  3. Lower slowly

Muscles worked

Paused barbell row: 3D figure mid-rep with the lats and upper back highlighted

Equipment

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