Hey guys, just curious as to everyone's approach to back training specifically when it comes to bent over rows (not pendlay).
main questions: do you try to keep your back as still as you can or allow momentum, if so how to you stay consistent with that momentum?
what kind of back angle do you use? (I've seen people use like a 70 degree angle rowing serious weight).
I have cut out both db and bb bent over rows from my training and replaced with incline bench chest supported row and seated machine chest supported row respectively for more repeatable consistent form.
Id like to introduce a row again but just not sure on an optimal repeatable form for it.
would love to hear people thoughts
mate the bent row is very hard and individuel IMO. Staying completely strict is very hard just because of the setup of the lift. You will always get to a point where the weight will pull you forward and you just have to counterbalance it with some form of momentum. OF COURSE we dont want to jerk or use our hips but i find that moving my upper body slightly up during the pull keeps me in balance. I just try to keep the tension on my back as good as possible and slow down the descend. but again you have to find your own way. But its a great movement =)
yeah I agree consistent form makes tracking progress a lot easier and its not that extreme its better to be aware of form than be sloppy, but dont be too hard on yourself :)
I can completely understand you and I think everyone should experiment a little for themselves. imo as long as the momentum is not too extreme and as long as you are consistent with your form, it should be alright. but for me personally, I HATE not being strict, no matter which exercise. I have had some sessions where my form was not on point and not as I wanted it to be and I was just sooo annoyed by that and angry with myself that, on those days, I was seriously considering going back to the gym later in the evening (same day) and do the movement again lol. that is how bad I am. It might sound really extreme but I just want my form to be 10000% on point all the time. it keeps things much easier imo
@Celine that form makes the most sense to me becuase if you use momentum you cant really track how consistent you are. on the overhand a Ive found a bit of momentum makes the negative feel amazing so could be good for muscle damage mechanism
I ALWAYS keep my upper body body parallel to the floor and don't use any momentum at all. for me, this is the way I feel my back musculature the most and also the way which is the easiest to track progress with.