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Underhand barbell row

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

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Palms up, shoulder-width grip, torso at about 45°.
  2. Pull the bar to the belly button
  3. Elbows stay close to the body

Muscles worked

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

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