Torso swings upright to row
Posterior body sway reduces the hinge angle and turns it into a partial deadlift.
Overactive muscles
GlutesErector spinae
Corrective work
Foam RollErectors↗StretchHip hinge drill↗Pull · Upper Body
Yates Row (Underhand Barbell Row)
Coaching cues
- Stand with slight knee bend; hinge to 45-70° — more upright than standard row
- Use a supinated (underhand) grip, shoulder width
- Pull bar to lower abdomen; elbows drive back and in close to sides
- The underhand grip naturally recruits more bicep and lower lat
Common faults 3
Wrists roll backward under load
Wrists extend under the supinated load, stressing the joint and reducing grip security.
Overactive muscles
Wrist extensorsForearm extensors
Corrective work
StretchWrist flexor stretch↗Foam RollForearm extensors↗Elbows flare wide
Wide elbows shift pull from lats to rear delt, losing the lat activation advantage of underhand grip.
Overactive muscles
Posterior deltoidUpper trapezius
Corrective work
Foam RollUpper traps↗StretchUpper trap stretch↗