WORKOUT - Dead Row

These exercises may be done in our Boot Camp, Cross Training, 20/20/20, Muscle Max, Pure Strength, BodyPump classes or any class involving overall strength, increased muscle tissue, development of core stability and/or flexibility.

Tips:

  • Keep eyes looking forward on the floor about 6 feet ahead of you to maintain neutral neck alignment.
  • Keep abs braced to keep back in neutral position (avoid arching).


man doing dead row
Dead Row
with Barbell

INTENSITY LEVEL
Appropriate for any level

FITNESS GOAL
Strength

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Barbell

Benefits of pose:
Strengthen the muscles of the upper back.


How to perform this pose:
Setup:
  1. Feet set directly under hips.
  2. Hands shoulder-distance apart holding barbell with arms extended down.

Execution:
  1. Tip forward at the hips, with a slight bend in the knees, with arms extended.
  2. Bring barbell down to kneecaps, then pull barbell in toward belly.
  3. Elbows face toward the back, and squeeze shoulder blades in toward each other as you pull.
  4. Release barbell back to knees, then stand up.