How To Master the Barbell Pendlay Row
The Barbell Pendlay Row is a powerful back exercise created by Olympic weightlifting coach Glenn Pendlay. Unlike a traditional bent-over row, the Pendlay row requires the barbell to start and end each repetition on the floor, eliminating momentum and forcing the lifter to generate explosive power from a dead stop. This movement is performed with a flat back parallel to the floor, targeting the entire back, including the lats, traps, and rhomboids, while also engaging the biceps, hamstrings, and glutes. Mastering this exercise helps build explosive strength and a thicker, more powerful back.