T-Bar Rows

This exercise works the lats, spinal erectors, traps, rear deltoids, biceps, and forearms.




Stand with your legs on each side of the T-bar. Grab the handle with both hands. Slightly bend your knees to take the stress off the lower back. Keep your upper body at a 45-degree angle with the floor. Let your arms hang down in front.

Use your lats and arm strength to pull the T-bar up and row it into your abdomen. Arch your back and squeeze your lats together to maximize the peak contraction in the back muscles. Slowly lower the T-bar back to the starting position. Repeat.

Tip - for variety you can do this exercise with a reverse grip to hit the back muscles from a different angle.

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