barbell pendlay row
A back exercise targeting the upper back, performed with barbell.
How to do barbell pendlay row
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.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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