The Pendlay row is one of the most effective barbell exercises for developing a strong, powerful back, particularly for strongman athletes and lifters who want to build strength that carries over ...

There are more ways to row a barbell than one. There’s a good chance that, if you want an ultra-strong, V-tapered back, you’ve done your fair share of barbell rows. And that’s because the move is a ...

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Because the torso remains parallel to the floor, the Pendlay row places a high demand on the mid-back muscles, including the lats, rhomboids, traps and rear delts, helping to build torso width and ...

Popularised by prolific weightlifting coach Glenn Pendlay, the Pendlay row is a more explosive variation of the bent-over row. A firm favourite of seasoned lifters, the move is one of the most ...