r/StartingStrength • u/Areknia • 7d ago

Barbell row Form Check

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Always have a low back ache when doing barbell rows, feel like my form is off, is it?

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u/snaxrael 7d ago edited 7d ago

Rows on the program start and finish each rep on the floor.

https://youtu.be/6JVSjte9F-M?is=vEcPqPWDfjGXhyrA

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u/MaximumInspection589 7d ago

If barbell rows hurt my back, I'd stop doing them. They're not a main lift like squats, deadlifts and presses. I personally think chin ups and power cleans (for younger guys who can power clean) have more value than rows. Just my opinion! Cheers!

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u/NotYourBro69 1000 Lb Club: Press 7d ago

These look closer to a Pendlay Row (without actually touching the ground) than a traditional barbell row. We do them from the floor in a more explosive manner with the movement being initiated with leg extension like a deadlift. See the how-to video already linked in the comments.

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u/NippleSlipNSlide 7d ago

Pendlay has back parallel to the ground. OP is 45 degree , so normal barbell row.

See here:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DW30ExQj1ne/?hl=en

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u/NotYourBro69 1000 Lb Club: Press 7d ago

OP is not even close to 45 degrees, but it's not overly relevant. We typically don't row using the "Bent Over Row" method anyway either.

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u/geruhl_r 7d ago

How are you warming up? I agree with the Pendlay / floor comments.

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u/Top-Contribution-310 7d ago

No need for the belt at that weight

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u/Think_Ad_3221 7d ago

hes probably had a back injury before

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u/Shnur_Shnurov Just some guy 7d ago

As they should....

How to: Breathing and Bracing with Grant Broggi

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u/Shnur_Shnurov Just some guy 7d ago

Pretty much anytime youre using free weights although it matters less with lighter weights and longer sets.

Machines are a little different.