Bent-Over Rows Question

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I've recently added bent-over rows to my back routine. I spoke with a guy in my gym about his grip. He prefers an underhand, palms facing away grip. However, I have heard an overhand grip, palms facing you is better as it is harder.

I have tried both, and I definately prefer the underhand as it allows me to keep my elbows in and really focus on my lats. On heavier weights I've noticed my elbows flair out a bit with an overhand grip, and I feel more resistance in my biceps.

What do you guys prefer, and does it matter??

 

[HandyAndy]

I use an alternated grip and thats very comfortable for me, I tried an overhand grip and I didnt like it, and an underhand grip feels very unnatural so I guess whatevers comfortable for you, im not sure if your grip will make the lift easier or harder though

 

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i've found the underhand allows me to lift heavier. For me its more natural. I feel alot of strain in my wrists, forearms, and biceps with an overhand.

 

[Aka]

I have always used palms facing me