40 reactions | The Pendlay row, made popular by American weightlifting coach Glenn Pendlay, is a strict barbell row performed with the torso parallel to the ground. The stance should be the same as the conventional deadlift setup. Initiate the pull powerfully through the upper back while maintaining body alignment with the torso toward the floor. For more exercises, check out The Overload System for Strength. | Human Kinetics | Facebook

Pendlay rows are a variation of the bent-over barbell row, named after weightlifting coach Glenn Pendlay who popularized the movement. This exercise primarily targets the muscles of the upper back, including the rhomboids, traps, and rear delts, as well as the lower back and the core. If you feel like you aren’t getting much from these, then take these cues from coach @lauriechristineking founder of @paragontrainingmethods. Just remember: — back stays flat — chest shouldn’t move — bar goes from