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.

1. Stand with feet hip width apart, holding the weight in one hand.

2. Hinge forward at the hips, keeping the core muscles engaged. Stretch forward the arm without the weight

3. 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.