Free-standing T-bar row

Plate-loaded barbell, one end on the floor

Also called t bar row, t-bar row

Free-standing T-bar row, start positionFree-standing T-bar row, end position
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Straddle a plate-loaded barbell with one end on the floor, hinge at the hips with a flat back, and row the handle to the lower ribs.

  1. Keep the back flat, chest up
  2. Pull the handle to the lower ribs
  3. Control the lowering, full arm stretch

Movement

Pattern
Horizontal pull
Type
Compound, several joints move
Sides
Both sides together
Equipment
Barbell

Muscles worked

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Upper body
Core

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