Barbell bent-over row (Pendlay row)

Skill Tree

Muscles

Technique

  1. While holding the Barbell , assume a standing position with slightly bent knees.
  2. Bend at the hips until your torso is roughly parallel with the floor (or slightly above).
  3. Initiate the movement by driving the elbows back and retracting the shoulder blades.
  4. Pull the weight in the direction of your upper abs.
  5. Lower the weight in a controlled manner.
  6. Keep tension at the bottom of the motion.

Form tips

  1. Similar to all rowing exercises, think about pinching a pen between your shoulder blades at the top of the movement to target the muscles appropriately.

Risks

  1. This exercise can strain your lower body if not executed with appropriate body tension. Keep your cervical spine relatively neutral to avoid straining (no excessive arching or rounding).

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