# Barbell Pendlay Row - Forge Exercise Library

## Quick Answer

The barbell Pendlay row is a strength exercise targeting the upper back, performed by pulling a barbell from the floor to the upper abdomen with strict form.

**Details:**
- **Body Part:** Back
- **Equipment:** Barbell
- **Target Muscle:** Upper Back
- **Secondary Muscles:** Biceps, Forearms
- **Difficulty:** Intermediate
- **Category:** Strength

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## How to Perform Barbell Pendlay Row

1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
2. Bend forward at the hips, keeping your back straight and your chest up.
3. Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
4. Pull the barbell towards your upper abdomen, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
5. Lower the barbell back down to the starting position.
6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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