The Pendlay row versus barbell row: which is better for building muscle? Below, we cover the benefits of both rowing techniques, how to do them with proper form and which one comes out on top. Preview ...

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 ...

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 ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images We get it, your back may not feel as important as building massive arms or a ...

YOU CAN BUILD your back muscles using all kinds of exercises (trust us, we know just about all of them), but few are as effective as the classic barbell row. The move is a bodybuilding staple for a ...

Nothing builds a stronger back quite like a row. You’re probably familiar with bent-over rows, barbell rows, and pendlay rows, but what about gorilla rows? This compound exercise has many of the same ...

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 ...

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 ...