Barbell Row Tutorial

Made this video for my online coaching group back in 2019. Releasing it here to help anyone struggling to do a decent barbell row that actually trains the lats. More information at www.AndyBaker.com

[@scottb4767]

Glad to see you back on YT, hope to see more!

[@ninie120]

As a motor moron who seems incapable to grow lats, I thank you from the bottom of my heart

[@Dippedinblackink]

Holy shit just the simple correction of moving the bar out slightly before rowing has me feeling my lats so much more. I’m just doing sets with 135 and my lats are pumped. Thanks for the great video boss.

[@andybaker2413]

Fantastic! Glad I could help

[@philippape]

Doing these with straps has been a huge help-higher load, no grip fails, really feel it in the back. Also leveraging the moment arm with the diagonal bar path targets the sweet spot.

[@herr_k69]

Great to see you back!

[@johnharbour4936]

Andy you're back!

[@MrTheConundrum]

Amazing video!

[@rjmontouro713]

Very helpful thank you

[@Armipotens]

Great video 💪

[@Horus-Lupercal]

Awesome, thank you heaps!

[@louistucci2354]

good stuff.

[@cmdrfunk]

Thank you for this learning to dance video

[@gregorymccoy6797]

Hope the arm is doing okay. Thanks for the good instruction. I never thought to use straps for this move. I will check that out.

[@andybaker2413]

straps are a must for heavy barbell rows

[@Fortress333]

Hey, you're back! I really like your videos. I watched all your tutorials and programming videos a while back. Happy New Year from the Netherlands.

[@nealclark6703]

Thanks for another helpful tutorial. Do you recommend a certain style of straps? And any favorite brands or products? I've been using a hook grip for rows and heavy deadlifts, but think it's time to invest in a set a straps.

[@hunterwilliams9833]

I’m curious as to how this technique compares to Mark Rippetoes video about the row.

[@mattb7847]

Should we be doing a thumbless grip along with the straps?

[@andybaker2413]

I prefer thumbless for all lat/back exercises where possible. It generally helps with mind-muscle connection with the lats and teaches people to not "pull with the hands"

[@900198619]

For someone with a belly in the way, would you still recommend rowing to their abdomen?

[@Mateo-et3wl]

At the end when you do your sets, why are you in neck flexion (looking forward)?

[@andybaker2413]

Feels better and more natural.

[@basicallyfit9355]

I thought Rip said the row starts from the floor?

[@johnbackos5192]

Rip showed the power row as used for strength and to assist the deadlift. Andy is showing a bodybuilding version used to build muscle mass.