When performing fitness training, some trainers prefer to exercise muscles. At this time, they need to use weight-bearing exercises. Common weight-bearing equipment includes dumbbells, barbells, etc. Some experienced fitness trainers prefer to use barbells for training. Although there are certain safety risks, it is undeniable that with appropriate weight and correct posture, the exercise effect is still very good. Today, let’s take a look at which muscles are trained by the barbell row, a popular exercise that everyone loves.
Where to do barbell rowing forehand exercises
There are two ways to hold the barbell row, one is forehand and the other is backhand. There is no right or wrong way to hold the barbell row. If you hold the bell upright, you should have the palm of your hand facing in and the back of your hand facing out when preparing for the action. When we use this kind of grip for training, the muscles of the upper back will be more stimulated. As the training increases, the thickness of the upper back muscles will also increase, making the muscles look very developed.
Where to do barbell rowing backhand exercises
The forehand grip of barbell rowing is exactly the opposite. The backhand grip is with the back of the hand facing in and the palm facing outward. Some trainers believe that subtle differences in grips seem to have little impact on training results. In fact, this difference is still very big, especially when it comes to weight training. When we use an overhand grip, the middle part of the back and the lower part of the back will be stimulated more. Naturally, the back muscles located there will be more developed. This is different from the overhand grip that stimulates lateral muscle growth.
Precautions for barbell rowing
Even if the trainer himself is more experienced, there are still movement risks when performing barbell rowing exercises. Be careful when choosing your barbell weight. Because of the unique physiological position of the latissimus dorsi, it is more difficult to train. No matter which grip method is used, trainers must be aware of it before they can choose the exercise method that best suits them. In contrast, the backhand grip can well compensate for the shortcomings of the forehand.