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Pendlay Row

intermediate Barbell

Strict barbell row starting from the floor each rep for explosive pulling power.

Primary Muscles

Lats Rhomboids

Secondary Muscles

Biceps Rear delts Lower back

Instructions

Bar on floor, hinge to horizontal torso. Explosively pull bar to lower chest, return bar to floor completely each rep.

Common Mistakes

Raising torso to help pull, not returning to floor, partial range.

Variations

  • Barbell Row
  • Dumbbell Row
  • Cable Row