Upper back · Barbell · Intermediate
How to do Barbell Pendlay Row
The barbell Pendlay row is a strength exercise targeting the upper back, performed by pulling a barbell from the floor to the upper abdomen with strict form.
- Primary muscle
- Upper back
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Level
- Intermediate
- Category
- Back
How to do Barbell Pendlay Row, step by step
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
- Bend forward at the hips, keeping your back straight and your chest up.
- Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Pull the barbell towards your upper abdomen, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Lower the barbell back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles worked
Barbell Pendlay Row works your upper back as the main mover, with help from your biceps and forearms.
Track Barbell Pendlay Row in SPLYT
Barbell Pendlay Row is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
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