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Plate-Loaded T Bar Row

Plate-Loaded T Bar Row — movement illustration 1

This is an exercise for middle back, biceps and shoulder strengthening.

Equipment
T-bar machine
Muscle groups
Back
Primary muscles
Middle back
Secondary muscles
Biceps, Shoulders

How to perform this exercise

  1. Place your feet on either side of a T-Bar Machine.
  2. With your knees slightly bent and abs drawn in, grasp the handles with a narrow grip.
  3. Bend at the waist so your chest is parallel to the floor, this is starting position. Slowly pull the bar to your chest, as high as you can.
  4. Pause at the top for a moment and then lower the bar to starting position.
  5. Repeat

Use a controlled range of motion and a load you can manage. Stop if a movement causes pain. Ask a qualified coach for help with unfamiliar exercises.

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