BENTOVER ROW & REACH
How To Perform The Bentover Row & Reach
This exercise adds a contralateral reach with the opposite arm, which makes the back muscles work harder with each rep. This also improves trunk rotation & enhances posture.
Level/Difficulty: Intermediate To Advanced
Muscle Group(s): back, obliques, core, legs
Equipment: dumbbell or kettlebell
Exercise groups: Lower Body Exercises, Full Body Exercises, Lower Body Exercises, Core Strengthening Exercises, Upper Body Exercises, Posture Strengthening Exercises
Coaching Cues:
Core engaged, hinge forward at hips, alternate row and reaching
Before starting:
Be sure to use a weight that is not too heavy.
Stand with feet hip width apart, holding the weight in one hand.
Hinge forward at the hips, keeping the core muscles engaged. Stretch forward the arm without the weight
Inhale, then simultaneously exhale, perform the row, and reach forward with the opposite arm. The torso should rotate upon this action.
Lower the weight if you're unable to do so with good form.
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