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Barbell Pendlay Row
The Barbell Pendlay Row is a barbell exercise that targets the back, with the biceps assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.
Step by step
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and position the barbell on the floor over your midfoot.
- Bend at the hips and knees, lowering your torso until it is parallel to the floor while keeping your back straight.
- Grip the bar with a shoulder-width overhand grip.
- Engage your core and pull the bar explosively toward your lower chest, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- Let the bar return to the floor completely after each rep, resetting your position.
- Maintain a strict horizontal torso and avoid using momentum.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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