Barbell pendlay row
The barbell Pendlay row is a compound exercise that targets the upper back. It involves pulling a barbell from the floor to your lower chest while maintaining a bent-over position with a flat back.
At a glance
- Area
- Back
- Main muscle
- Upper back
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your back flat and core engaged throughout the movement.
- Pull the barbell towards your lower chest, not your stomach.
- Avoid using momentum; control the weight during both the lifting and lowering phases.
- Keep your elbows close to your body.
What to watch out for
- Lower back pain or injury
- Shoulder impingement
- Herniated disc
- Recent abdominal surgery
Also known as
Rematore Pendlay con Bilanciere, Pendlay Row, Pendlay Rows, Back Exercise, Upper Back Exercise, Strength Training