Bend your knees slightly and hinge at the waist, keeping your back straight, until your torso is almost parallel to the floor.
Grasp the handles of the trap bar with your hands, ensuring your palms are facing each other.
Pull the trap bar up towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body and squeezing your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
Slowly lower the trap bar back down to the starting position, maintaining control throughout the movement. This completes one repetition.
Pro Tip
Controlled Movement: Avoid jerking or using momentum to lift the weight. Instead, use a slow and controlled movement to pull the bar up to your midsection. This will ensure that your muscles are doing the work, not your momentum, and will reduce the risk of injury. Keep Your Back Straight: A common mistake is to round the back while performing this exercise. This can put unnecessary strain on your lower back and lead to injury. Instead, keep your back straight and your core engaged throughout the movement. Engage Your Core: To get the most out of the Trap Bar Bent Over Row, it's