Next in the Things I Think I Know guest post series Emevas talks about rows. I know many people like Bent-Over Barbell Rows. Emevas doesn’t and here are his reasons and alternatives. PS: What’s your favorite rowing variation? Bent-Over Barbell Rows Just Plain Suck “Arnold did barbell rows in Pumping Iron, and they were big in […]
Trap Bar Rows
Added Trap bar rows to the Barbell Rows variations post. Here they are performed by John Meadows. He says: I am not a fan of traditional barbells rows (unless done in a smith machine to allow for much better flexing), but the trap bar allows you to use a neutral grip. This grip will allow […]
Ed Coan Bent Over Barbell Rows Video
There has been a bit of talk about the “correct” way to do barbell rows. For example read Paul Carter’s recent posts about Pendlay Rows. He performs them with 100kg using excellent form. Now, I am not saying that doing very strict form is not something we should strive for, but as you can see […]
Chinese Rows a.k.a Chest Supported Barbell Rows
Get a Chinese Back with Chinese Rows a.k.a Chest Supported Barbell Rows or just chest supported barbell rows. Mike Gray shows you how to do them properly. Update: Here is Liao Hui doing them. Note the sweeping back in the pull. Update: Donovan Ford does a variation for Grip Strength, grabbing the plates like in a Reeves Deadlift. A […]
Maximum Jackage Bent Over Rows
On the 70’s Big Facebook Page (LIKE it if you haven’t already) Justin linked to this video of Chris doing some heavy bent over barbell rows (Pendlay Row style). 161 kg / 355 pounds Bent Over Rows for Maximum Jackage
Cambered Barbell Bent Over Rows
John Meadows does some bent over barbell rows with a cambered bar. Looks like a great piece of equipment. He says: I’m not a big fan of tradtional barbell rows unless done in a Smith machine or with a cambered bar. The cambered bar allows you to get your elbows back/up further if you drive the […]
One Arm Band Resisted Barbell Rows
Here is a nice barbell row variation brought to you by the Elite FTS guys. Bent Over One Arm Band Resisted Barbell Rows. Check out more Barbell Rows Variations Demo Videos
Barbell Rows Variations Demo Videos
Here is a collection of barbell row variations. I am sure this list is not complete. So if you know a variation I left out let me know in the comments. Barbell Row Variations: Bent Over Barbell Row Pendlay Row Yates Row Cambered Barbell Bent Over Rows Bent Over Barbell Towel Row T-Bar Row Lying […]
Lying Bench Barbell Rows
Another barbell row variation. Lying Bench Barbell Rows