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 =)