Meadows row

Barbell in a landmine attachment

Also called landmine row, landmine single arm row, meadows landmine row

Stand side-on to a landmine with the bar in one hand, hinge slightly, then row the bar to the hip and lower with control.

Movement

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

Upper body

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Muscle growth higher is better4.5
Top tier for the target muscle. 2 sources.
- 5/5 Big stretch, very high mid back tension, stable when braced on the knee, unilateral; a personal favorite. Jeff Nippard, The Best And Worst Back Exercises (Ranked By Science) @ 6:09videoExpert opinion2024checked by AI
- 4/5 Landmine row that trains one side at a time to prevent imbalances and gives a long range of motion with small plates; use straps if grip limits. Jeremy Ethier, 15 BEST Back Exercises For Growth (And How To Use Them) @ 2:35videoExpert opinion2021checked by AI