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Overhand Water Bottle Row Over Incline Bench

Overhand row performed over the edge of an incline bench for a full stretch and strong contraction.

BackBeginnerStrengthPull

At a glance

Muscles workedPrimary: lats & upper back. Secondary: rear delts, biceps
Muscle groupBack
DifficultyBeginner
TypeStrength · Pull
Sets & reps4 sets × 12-15 reps
Estimated calories burned~24 kcal

How to do it

  1. Position the chest on an incline bench with arms hanging, holding water bottles with an overhand grip.
  2. Row the bottles toward the hips or lower ribs.
  3. Squeeze the back at the top.
  4. Lower under control for a full stretch.
  5. Complete 4 sets of 12-15 reps.

Equipment

Coaching tips

Benefits

Overhand row performed over the edge of an incline bench for a full stretch and strong contraction.

Common mistakes

Avoid rounding the back or yanking the bottles.

Make it harder

Use heavier bottles or slow the eccentric.

Make it easier

Use lighter bottles or reduce the stretch.

Breathing

Exhale as you row, inhale as you lower.

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