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T-Bar Row
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T-bar rowing movement for the lats and traps; lean forward as the bar comes toward the upper pecs to allow proper movement.
Detail
The T-bar row is listed as a trapezius/back exercise and as an advanced trapezius selection. For the T-bar row, lean forward as the bar comes toward the upper pecs to allow proper movement. Align and then stabilize the spine.
Key facts
- Trains the latissimus dorsi and trapezius (rowing pull).
- Lean forward as the bar approaches the upper pecs.
- Advanced trapezius/back selection.
Connections
- latissimus-dorsi — primary back mover.
- trapezius / rhomboids — scapular retractors.
- seated-row / bent-over-row — related rows.
SourceReference manual
p.596p.612p.748
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