Drill

Drills

Weight Training

Elbow-to-Hip Bent-Over Row

Groove a consistent rowing elbow path

8 min
4 sets of 10
Beginner

Why this drill

Builds toward groove a consistent rowing elbow path.

Instructions

  1. 1Hinge to a flat back position holding a barbell or dumbbells.
  2. 2Pull the elbows straight back toward the hips, not out to the sides.
  3. 3Squeeze the shoulder blades together at the top of every rep.
  4. 4Lower under control without letting the torso swing.

What to focus on

Elbows driving straight back past the ribs to the hip line.

Recommended reps

4 sets of 10

Common mistake

Elbows flaring wide and turning the row into a lateral raise.