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Pendlay Row demonstration

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Strength / Barbell

Pendlay Row

A strict barbell row performed from a dead stop on the floor between reps, torso parallel to the ground. Popularized by coach Glenn Pendlay.

Equipment

Barbell

Experience

intermediate

Movement

compound

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Lower Back · Biceps · Rear Delts

Instructions

  1. 01

    Load a barbell and set it on the floor.

  2. 02

    Hinge at the hips until your torso is parallel to the ground, knees slightly bent.

  3. 03

    Grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width with an overhand grip.

  4. 04

    Explosively pull the bar to your lower chest.

  5. 05

    Lower the bar back to the floor under control and pause before the next rep.

  6. 06

    Repeat.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.