Bent Over Rows - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

bcfclee27 · 15-02-2008, 06:41 PM

Just finished my first new back and bis session which consists of :
- Deadlifts 5x5
- Bent Over Rows 5x5
- Chin Ups Palms facing.

After finishing my deadlifts my back was well and truly knackered (in a good way not injury related) and i was happy with my form.

I then went on to Bent over rows and really struggled with my form and hitting the back musles properly. Probably because i was so tired. Because of this i threw in some wide grip pull ups to finish off the upper back as i hadnt felt i had hit it sufficiently with bent over rows.

My question is should i do bent over rows before deadlifts next time or should i replace bent over rows with pull ups or some other exercise ?

Thanks
Lee

Robbie · 15-02-2008, 06:53 PM

Do deadlifts first, you could always do dumbbell rows...

**Nytol** · 15-02-2008, 07:27 PM

I could not do Deadlifts and Bent Over row in the same session and do both justice.

punkfloyd · 15-02-2008, 07:45 PM

I do bent rows first then deadlift.
There is no WAY i could do it the other way round - deadlifting is just too intense.

chrisj22 · 15-02-2008, 08:49 PM

How long are you resting for between each set? After each set of deadlifts, & barbell rows for that matter, IMO you need a good couple of mins - they just take too much out of you.

5x5 of deadlifts & 5x5 of barbell rows in one session is too much IMHO.

bcfclee27 · 15-02-2008, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisj22

How long are you resting for between each set? After each set of deadlifts, & barbell rows for that matter, IMO you need a good couple of mins - they just take too much out of you.

5x5 of deadlifts & 5x5 of barbell rows in one session is too much IMHO.

Yeah i take a good couple minutes in between sets.

What would you suggest instead of barbell rows then cos i dont want to drop deadlifts from my routine - as above i do.
- Deadlifts
- Bent over rows
- chins palms facing

Five-O · 15-02-2008, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nytol

I could not do Deadlifts and Bent Over row in the same session and do both justice.

I agree, and if I had to choose one to do, instead of the other, it would be deads.

jw007 · 15-02-2008, 10:00 PM

why dont you alternate each week

supercell · 15-02-2008, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jw007

why dont you alternate each week

Bingo!!

DB · 15-02-2008, 10:14 PM

with JW007

Bulldozer · 15-02-2008, 10:18 PM

Im with jw also.

But your a begginer yeah ?? I reckon you would be ok to do both personally.

If your struggling with form there are other options.

DB rows
Cable rows
Chest supported row.
etc etc

bcfclee27 · 16-02-2008, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bulldozer

Im with jw also.

But your a begginer yeah ?? I reckon you would be ok to do both personally.

If your struggling with form there are other options.

DB rows
Cable rows
Chest supported row.
etc etc

Think i will try doing barbell rows first then deadlifts and see how i get on, cos if i drop one exercise that leaves me with just deadlifts and chins.

Yeah i am a beginner with compound movements ive been training for a long time on and off but only with isolation. I have only just seen the light of compund movements:lift:

15-02-2008, 06:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
bcfclee27 Gym Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: carterton Posts: 125	Bent Over Rows Just finished my first new back and bis session which consists of : - Deadlifts 5x5 - Bent Over Rows 5x5 - Chin Ups Palms facing. After finishing my deadlifts my back was well and truly knackered (in a good way not injury related) and i was happy with my form. I then went on to Bent over rows and really struggled with my form and hitting the back musles properly. Probably because i was so tired. Because of this i threw in some wide grip pull ups to finish off the upper back as i hadnt felt i had hit it sufficiently with bent over rows. My question is should i do bent over rows before deadlifts next time or should i replace bent over rows with pull ups or some other exercise ? Thanks Lee

15-02-2008, 06:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
Robbie www.fastfasterfastest.co. uk Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norwich UK Posts: 1,233	Re: Bent Over Rows Do deadlifts first, you could always do dumbbell rows... __________________ My Journal

15-02-2008, 07:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
Nytol All Knowing Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK Posts: 4,384	Re: Bent Over Rows I could not do Deadlifts and Bent Over row in the same session and do both justice.

15-02-2008, 07:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
punkfloyd Gym Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 181	Re: Bent Over Rows I do bent rows first then deadlift. There is no WAY i could do it the other way round - deadlifting is just too intense.

15-02-2008, 08:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
chrisj22 An absolute fat bastard Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: T'up North Posts: 3,331	Re: Bent Over Rows How long are you resting for between each set? After each set of deadlifts, & barbell rows for that matter, IMO you need a good couple of mins - they just take too much out of you. 5x5 of deadlifts & 5x5 of barbell rows in one session is too much IMHO.

15-02-2008, 10:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
jw007 HALF MAN HALF AMAZING Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: krypton Posts: 2,353	Re: Bent Over Rows why dont you alternate each week

15-02-2008, 10:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
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15-02-2008, 10:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
Bulldozer craving a pizza :( Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,384	Re: Bent Over Rows Im with jw also. But your a begginer yeah ?? I reckon you would be ok to do both personally. If your struggling with form there are other options. DB rows Cable rows Chest supported row. etc etc

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