Pendlay row

Barbell from the floor

Also called barbell pendlay row

Pendlay row, start positionPendlay row, end position
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Start with the bar on the floor over mid foot, row it explosively to the lower chest with the torso near parallel, then return it to the floor each rep.

  1. Torso near parallel each rep
  2. Pull the bar to the lower ribs
  3. Reset the bar on the floor

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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