How To Master the Barbell Pendlay Row
The Barbell Pendlay Row is a strict, explosive back exercise named after weightlifting coach Glenn Pendlay. Unlike a standard bent-over row, each repetition begins from a dead stop on the floor with your torso parallel to the ground. This technique eliminates momentum, forcing the lats, rhomboids, and upper back to do all the work. Mastering this lift involves focusing on a powerful, explosive pull from the ground, maintaining a flat back, and controlling the descent to reset for the next repetition.