The bird-dog heavy row, an excellent barbell back exercise, starts with a bird-dog—a classic for glute activation and trunk control. The bent-over row is an imperfect exercise. Sure, it helps build ...

Bent over rows are a key exercise for maintaining lean muscle and strength in the back. Intermountain Health exercise specialist Jeffrey Beck says strong back muscles can even help prevent injuries.

Whether you're sitting or standing the most, your back is taking the brunt of it. With any prolonged position, you tend to lose your best posture and you're going to feel it. But through specific ...