T-Bar Row

A compound barbell exercise for the latissimus dorsi.

  • Back
  • Barbell
  • Compound

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Muscles worked

MainLatissimus dorsi
AlsoRhomboids, Trapezius, Biceps brachii

Setup

Straddle the bar and keep the chest proud throughout the pull.

How to do it well

  • Hinge over the bar with a flat back
  • Pull the handle to the chest
  • Squeeze the shoulder blades

Common mistakes

  • Standing up to cheat the weight
  • Rounding the lower back

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.