Back exercise
T Bar Row
Row on a T-bar row machine without chest support, with your torso leaning forward, for lats and upper back.
- Primary muscleBack
- Also worksUpper back
- EquipmentMachine
- TypeCompound
- MovementHorizontal pull
- LevelIntermediate
- Back
- Upper back
- Machine
How to do the T Bar Row
4 steps, in the order you do them.
- Load the machine, set up the V-handle, and stand over the bar with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Hinge at the hips with your knees slightly bent and your back neutral, and grab the V-handle with both hands.
- Pull the handle toward your chest, driving your elbows back and squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Lower in a controlled way without rounding your back.
Alternatives to the T Bar Row
They work the back with other equipment, including options for training at home.
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the T Bar Row work?
The T Bar Row works mainly the back. It also works the upper back, the biceps, and the lower back.