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Barbell Pendlay Row

A barbell movement targeting the upper back. Follow the steps below and keep every repetition controlled.

Target · upper backEquipment · barbellCategory · back

Technique

How to perform it

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
  2. Bend forward at the hips, keeping your back straight and your chest up.
  3. Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  4. Pull the barbell towards your upper abdomen, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  5. Lower the barbell back down to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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