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T Bar Bent Over Row

How to do the t bar bent over row, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.

Animated demonstration of the T Bar Bent Over Row
Equipment
T Bar
Difficulty
Intermediate
Logged as
Weighted reps
Movement
Horizontal Row
Mechanic
Compound
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How to do it

Hinge forward at the hips with a flat back and let the weight hang at arm's length. Pull the weight toward your torso by squeezing your shoulder blades together. Lower the weight back to the starting position.

  1. 1Feel your middle back and lats pulling the weight toward your chest
  2. 2Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of each rep
  3. 3Maintain a hinged position with core braced to feel stable

Common mistakes

  • Avoid rounding your back or letting your chest collapse
  • Don't pull with just your arms; initiate the row with your back
  • Avoid jerking the weight or using momentum

Muscles worked

The t bar bent over row mainly works the lats and mid traps, with the biceps, forearms, and rear delts assisting.

  • LatsPrimary
  • Mid TrapsPrimary
  • BicepsSupport
  • ForearmsSupport
  • Rear DeltsSupport
  • Upper TrapsMinor
  • Lower TrapsMinor
  • Upper AbsMinor

T Bar Bent Over Row strength standards

See how your t bar bent over row ranks, from Bronze to Champion. These are the same standards the Kovo app uses to rank your lifts.

  • Bronzee1RM90 lb
  • Silvere1RM145 lb
  • Golde1RM212.5 lb
  • Platinume1RM282.5 lb
  • Diamonde1RM325 lb
  • Champione1RM360 lb

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Last reviewed April 2026.