Barbell row

Muscles worked

Main: Back · Also: Biceps, Hamstrings

Measured in reps.

Stand with feet hip-width apart, hinge forward from the hips with a flat back, bar hanging below your shoulders.
Pull the bar toward your lower ribs.
Lower it under control until your arms are straight.

Tip: If your lower back rounds, lighten the weight.

You have a current problem with your lower back. This exercise puts load through it.
Heavy load through the spine. This is not recommended during pregnancy for some of these, so check with your midwife or doctor.

General guidance only, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts, and get advice from a doctor or qualified professional if pain continues.