Classic barbell T-bar row

At the beginning, you find yourself in the starting position by placing your feet on both sides of the barbell. Then, you slightly squat down, with your knees slightly bent. Your upper body is fully extended, and you protect your lower back by assuming a slight hollow position. This posture remains constant throughout the entire movement. Lift the barbell slightly to reach the starting position.

Movement execution

In the variant with the V-bar grip, pass it under the bar and grasp the handle with both hands. Exhale as you lift the barbell upward by pulling the V-bar grip towards your abdominal muscles. Keep your elbows close to your body. Inhale as you lower the barbell again, making sure your elbows are never fully extended.

However, traditional T-bar rowing is just as effortless without any grip. Grab the barbell with both hands. Exhale as you pull the bar towards your abdominal muscles, and inhale as you return it during the inhalation. Keep your upper body upright, and your elbows move close to the body.

Stressed muscles and common mistakes

Additional information about the engaged muscles and typical errors in performing the traditional T-Bar Row exercise with the barbell can be found on the T-Bar Row website.

Alternative variants to classic T-bar rowing with the barbell

To make your training more diverse, you can also resort to similar exercises or other variations of the classic T-Bar Row exercise with the barbell. T-Bar Row on a Machine