Back · T Bar
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.
- Equipment
- T Bar
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Logged as
- Weighted reps
- Movement
- Horizontal Row
- Mechanic
- Compound
See it in motion
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.
- 1Feel your middle back and lats pulling the weight toward your chest
- 2Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of each rep
- 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
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Last reviewed April 2026.