BB rows....hand position

[East1600Plus]

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?

[Jason Pegg]

IMHO its overhand or not at all. I like my back close to parallel though too.

Jason

[jminis]

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

[fbxdan]

I like doing underhand rows because I can pull more weight and I just prefer it.

[Leggo my Ego]

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.

[East1600Plus]

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

[glenihan]

yes do whatever you feel most comfortable with while maintaining proper form and using your back to pull the weight

[Jstrong20]

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.

[East1600Plus]

i currently use overhand but it seems my grip tires out before my back

[Ripped1]

I prefer underhand, it allows me to do alot more weight. You must focus the movemnt on you back however. No cheating

[Dros120]

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.

[Gettinpumped]

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.

[dontknowaboutme]

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.

[football76]

I go double overhand, throw in the hook grip when it gets heavier and then throw straps on once my grip really gives out.