pendlay row is a free weights exercise that primarily targets the lats and to a lesser degree also targets the forearms, lower back, middle back and shoulders ...more
pendlay row is a free weights exercise that primarily targets the lats and to a lesser degree also targets the forearms, lower back, middle back and shoulders.
The only pendlay row equipment that you really need is the following: barbell. There are however many different pendlay row variations that you can try out that may require different types of pendlay row equipment or may even require no equipment at all.
Learning proper pendlay row form is easy with the step by step pendlay row instructions, pendlay row tips, and the instructional pendlay row technique video on this page. pendlay row is a exercise for those with a expert level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the pendlay row video, learn how to do the pendlay row, and then be sure and browse through the pendlay row workouts on our workout plans page!
Doing a Pendlay Row is definitely much harder than a regular bent over row but they are well worth trying. I think it's smart to vary the type of rowing movement that you do to target different areas of your back and alternating between regular bent over rows, reverse grip rows, rear delt barbell rows, Pendlay rows, etc. is a very smart strategy.
Though rated expert, I would recommend this row as a stepping stone to learning good row posture and technique. It's worth the rating, but not the be-all-end-all of rowing capability.