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Lats · Intermediate

Barbell Deadstop Row with Rack

Pendlay-style barbell row performed from a complete dead stop on low rack pins each repetition.

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Exercise overview

Training details

LatsUpper BackBicepsForearmsLower BackCore

Equipment

Barbell

Sets × reps

3 × 10

Rest

1 min 30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Set the rack safety pins at the lowest practical height so the bar starts near the floor.
  2. 02Hinge over the bar with a shoulder-width overhand grip, a braced trunk, and a stable back position.
  3. 03Pull the bar from a complete dead stop toward your lower chest without lifting your torso or using momentum.
  4. 04Finish by drawing the shoulder blades back while keeping the neck neutral and elbows controlled.
  5. 05Lower the bar to the pins, let it settle fully, reset your brace, and begin the next repetition.

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