Barbell rows

**paddy155** · 11-18-2006, 11:09 AM

Can someone tell me what would is the ideal technique for someone that is 6ft 5ins. what is the best angle for your upper body. I have tryed it it slightly higher than horizontal but then again I have seen bodybuilders nearly standing up straight doing them. Was just wondering if one is better than the other to hit the lats ?

***perfectbeast2001*** · 11-18-2006, 12:03 PM

I go for slightly higher than horizontal, otherwise Im doing upright rows!!

**Triple X** · 11-21-2006, 09:59 PM

45º is optimal IMO

**UberSteroids** · 11-21-2006, 11:39 PM

Originally Posted by Triple X

45º is optimal IMO

Agreed, thats what Im doing as well.

**Ginerik1** · 11-22-2006, 09:18 AM

I'm probably somewhere between just above horizontal and 45º.

**Schwarzenegger** · 12-24-2006, 07:28 PM

Ideal is parallel to the floor, but thats super hard when u got heavy weight. I usually do at about 30ish degrees.

0-45 is ideal
u could even pull off 60 degrees from horizontal,,

**IBdmfkr** · 12-24-2006, 11:34 PM

Parallel from the floor, get down like in a "hiking" position and row, both over and under hand are good but they work different parts of the back. Strict form is key although 98% of ppl cheat during this movement which hinders results.

I burst up (controlled) and then lower it slowly to the start position then repeat.

***t-gunz*** · 12-25-2006, 03:44 AM

i don't know the excat angle but i do it so i have less strain on my lower back... i pull up hard and release slow so i don't jerk my back.... does anyone use though belts??? forget what they are called agian