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Pendlay row

A compound exercise for the upper back and lats, with help from the biceps, rear delts, lower back. Equipment: barbell.

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WorksUpper backLatsBicepsRear deltsLower back

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Back flat and nearly level with the floor, bar on the floor.
  2. Row it fast to the lower chest
  3. Set it down each rep

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