Trunk rises to assist the pull
The horizontal torso is lost; becomes a standard barbell row.
Overactive muscles
Erector spinaeHamstrings
Corrective work
Foam RollHamstrings↗StretchHamstring stretch with strap↗Pull · Upper Body
Pendlay Row
Coaching cues
- Bar on the floor; hinge to horizontal torso — parallel to the ground
- Pull explosively from a dead stop on the floor each rep
- Bar returns to the floor fully between every rep — full reset
- Develops starting strength for the row pattern
Common faults 2
Not returning to the floor — touch and go
The dead-stop requirement is bypassed; starting strength is not trained.
Overactive muscles
Biceps brachiiUpper trapezius
Corrective work
Foam RollUpper traps↗StretchLevator scapulae stretch↗