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T-bar row

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

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WorksUpper backLatsBicepsRear delts

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How to do it

  1. Setup: One end of a bar in a corner, V-handle under the other end.
  2. Chest up, hinge forward
  3. Pull to the stomach

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