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Steps
- 01
Set-up: hinge at the hips and lean forward, keeping the back flat.
- 02
Pull: row the bar toward the lower ribs, elbows moving back.
- 03
Return: lower under control, keeping the forward lean.
Common mistakes
- Back rounding in the bent-over position.
- Swinging the lower back to heave the bar up.
- Elbows flaring too wide, so the bar drifts away from the lower ribs.
Before logging, know the load basis
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Substitutions
Reviewed and published general substitutions. Use one of these when the station is taken, the equipment is missing, or the movement does not feel right.
- Instead of this exercise, doOne-arm Dumbbell Row
Equipment needed: Dumbbell, Bench
When it applies: Use when there is no barbell, or to take load off the lower back. One side at a time — log each side. (AI-assisted translation, pending review)
Different load basis — re-confirm the weight instead of converting it.
Each substitution is signed off by a reviewer. Program-specific substitutions are offered in the training page instead.
Review statement: steps and common mistakes are written by editors and signed off by a reviewer before publishing. Content marked 'Dev test data' only validates the system and is not training guidance.
Training content is not medical advice. Stop if you feel unwell.