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Bent Over Barbell Rows?

TheGameShan Posts: 64 Joined: 2004/04/10	2005/01/04, 02:50 PM Just wanna clear my mind. 1>should we use overhand (palms facing down) grip or 2>should we use underhand (palms facing up) grip any difference ? and if yes then which one is better? guide me thanx.
hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2005/01/04, 03:26 PM I feel it in my biceps when I use the underhand grip. I prefer overhand also. -------------- I am from Philadelphia, for all the people who keep posting the infamous where are you from thread.
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2005/01/04, 03:32 PM They both work the lats and back well. The underhand grip uses the bis more than the other. I like overhand grip. -------------- If you can itch your nose after arm day...do another set! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
TheGameShan Posts: 64 Joined: 2004/04/10	2005/01/05, 08:15 AM thanx for the replies my opinion is the same...that is "UNDERHAND grip uses the biceps a LITTLE more" thanx all
	2005/01/05, 06:08 PM Underhand uses more biceps....Adrian Yates tore his bicep doing barbell rows with underhand grip...so watch your technique when doing underhand grip
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2005/01/05, 10:16 PM Yes he did he was also using 400+lbs on it as well... -------------- If you can itch your nose after arm day...do another set! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
	2005/01/05, 10:35 PM touche mutt lol
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2005/01/05, 11:08 PM as long as your pulling fromt he elbow.....it shouldn't matter. And nto lifting with your ego. Over hand grip would also stress the brachalis alot too. -------------- The following, has not be approved by the FDA or FT, it was not meant to diagnose,treat,or prevent any diease(s) Please consult a moderator or doctor before using any of the suggestions or comments.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2005/01/05, 11:11 PM Do both, they are both worthwhile movements and will stress the lats differently. When contest training, I always do both. Form of movement is important. -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
big_j_scf Posts: 308 Joined: 2003/11/08	2005/01/07, 05:50 PM overhand allows you to do them with your elbows out, which you can do as a variation. -------------- I have some good news! I just saved a bunch of money on my car insurance by switching to Gieco!
Kev99 Posts: 104 Joined: 2004/08/15	2005/01/08, 10:11 PM i would do both, but i usually like to do overhand.
ace-dragoon Posts: 58 Joined: 2002/02/17	2005/01/24, 12:05 AM You have heard it from those who know and do. Either way will work although one tends to work other areas more. What's your preff. buddy. One day you might want to hit your bi's a little and another day isolate your back a little more. Good question There are many variations to exercises we do. Flat bench for example. Put your hands a little bit closer together and your working your tri's or flipping your hands, either way. Same exercise done a little bit differently and your working something else.