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BB rows....hand position

  1.  12-19-2006  09:03 AM
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    BB rows....hand position


    i usually do BB rows just by grabbing the bar but ive been ppl do BB rows with a reverse grip...which seems like i could hold heavier weight a lot easier but does this effect how the lift hits the muscles or not?



  2.  12-19-2006  10:45 AM
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    IMHO its overhand or not at all. I like my back close to parallel though too.

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    I agree overhand all the way. Underhand brings in too much bicep.

  4.  12-19-2006  01:42 PM
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    I like doing underhand rows because I can pull more weight and I just prefer it.

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    Overhand... I dont get the same upper back contraction at all with underhand. But then again Dorian Yates refused to do anything but underhand and look at his back... all a matter of preference and everybody's own individual body mechanics.

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    so if it feels more comfortable and feels like i could lift more weight then should i try and use underhand?

  7.  12-19-2006  09:13 PM
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    yes do whatever you feel most comfortable with while maintaining proper form and using your back to pull the weight

  8.  12-19-2006  10:06 PM
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    If you go overhand use a thumbless grip. It seems to hit the lats even harder. If you use heavy weight you will probably need straps.

  9.  12-20-2006  10:43 PM
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    i currently use overhand but it seems my grip tires out before my back

  10.  12-21-2006  01:30 PM
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    I prefer underhand, it allows me to do alot more weight. You must focus the movemnt on you back however. No cheating

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    It really depends on your own body mechanics. Most likely one or the other will feel better.

    I prefer underhand - it gives me a much better connection and feel. It is true that the bi's are used more, but if you are connected to your back, then it is minimal.

    I struggle to get in a groove overhand and I end up placing a lot of stress on my bi's and lower back as I bounce around.

  12.  12-28-2006  10:42 PM
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    I do both. When I do underhand I make sure to really feel and concentrate on my back. I normally dont even feel it in my bicep just back. I can lift the same for both. If u feel too much bicep then its probably to heavy.

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    I prefer to vary my grip distance and vary my use of a supinated (hands up) or a pronated (hands down) grip. Even a dumbbell row variation will provide a semi-supinated / neutral grip.

  14.  01-06-2007  08:41 PM
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    I go double overhand, throw in the hook grip when it gets heavier and then throw straps on once my grip really gives out.

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