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T-Bar Row
PullCompoundBarreBeginner
Muscles worked
Front
Back
Middle BackBicepsLats
Instructions
- 1Position a bar into a landmine or in a corner to keep it from moving. Load an appropriate weight onto your end.
- 2Stand over the bar, and position a Double D row handle around the bar next to the collar. Using your hips and legs, rise to a standing position.
- 3Assume a wide stance with your hips back and your chest up. Your arms should be extended. This will be your starting position.
- 4Pull the weight to your upper abdomen by retracting the shoulder blades and flexing the elbows. Do not jerk the weight or cheat during the movement.
- 5After a brief pause, return to the starting position.
About T-Bar Row
The T-bar row is performed bent over, with one end of the bar anchored to the floor and the other loaded with plates. You pull the weight toward the torso using a V-handle. This heavy horizontal pull targets the mid-back and lats, assisted by the biceps.
check_circleBenefits
- check_circleBuilds mid-back thickness with heavy loading
- check_circleV-handle comfortable for a neutral grip
- check_circleRecruits the lats and rhomboids synergistically
lightbulbExecution tips
- lightbulbKeep a flat back with the torso bent at about 45 degrees
- lightbulbPull the handle to the lower chest, elbows tucked in
- lightbulbSqueeze the shoulder blades at the top of the pull
- lightbulbBend the knees slightly to stabilize the position
warningCommon mistakes
- warningRounding the back under the load, risking the lower spine
- warningUsing the hips to jerk the bar up
- warningPulling with the arms only without engaging the back
- warningLoading too heavy at the expense of range
helpFrequently asked questions
What's the difference between the T-bar row and a barbell row?expand_more
The T-bar offers a more stable path and a neutral grip, reducing lower-back strain while still allowing heavy loads.
Is the T-bar row suitable for beginners?expand_more
Yes with moderate weight, but it demands solid bracing and a flat back; start light to master the bent-over position.
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