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Water Bottle Bent Over Bent Arm Row

Builds strength and muscle in the upper back, lats

BackBeginnerStrengthRow

At a glance

Muscles workedPrimary: Upper back, lats. Secondary: Biceps, rear delts, core
Muscle groupBack
DifficultyBeginner
TypeStrength · Row
Sets & reps3 sets × 10-12 reps
Estimated calories burned~45 kcal

How to do it

  1. Step 1: Set up in the starting position with core braced
  2. Step 2: Move through the full range with control, targeting the upper back, lats
  3. Step 3: Pause briefly and squeeze at the hardest point
  4. Step 4: Return slowly under control
  5. Step 5: Complete all reps, then switch sides if single-sided

Equipment

Coaching tips

Benefits

Builds strength and muscle in the upper back, lats

Common mistakes

Shrugging shoulders or jerking the weight

Make it harder

Slow the tempo or add resistance

Make it easier

Reduce the load or range of motion

Breathing

Exhale on effort, inhale on the return

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