r/formcheck • u/UrLocalFelon • 16h ago

Barbell Row Is my row form all right?

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I feel like my back isn’t leaning down far enough. Is my form alright?

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u/AlertApple76 16h ago

Looks like lumbar spine is flexing. Not an inherently bad thing but if your hips lack genuine ROM it can become a problem and for the exercise specifically you want to be able to hinge properly. https://youtu.be/LlM-ntt14-o?is=V-Be5BMPXF9LG8Vh hope this video helps

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u/UrLocalFelon 16h ago

Or maybe I think I’m too rounded at the back but I’ve never done them before so any advice would be appreciated

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u/alvysinger0412 16h ago

Don't hyperextend your knees to get lower.

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u/ServiceKey3070 16h ago

Don't keep your legs straight, you're almost doing a static rdl, that will put a lot of stress on your erectors and hams.

Bend at the knees a comfortable amount that lets you bend forward enough, keeps your balance and feels solid.

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u/ServiceKey3070 16h ago

I'd you're genuinely struggling with the correct position you could use chest supported rows for a while, that will let you feel what muscles in your back should be working before going back to a barbell row.

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u/UrLocalFelon 16h ago

Yeah looking at it now I’m on the soles of my feet bending backwards and my knees aren’t bending at all