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Barbell
Barbell Pendlay Row
Strict row from a dead stop on the floor each rep. Builds upper back strength while the trunk holds a deep hinge.
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Why it matters for golf
Every rep starts dead on the floor, so momentum cannot help. It builds raw upper back and lat strength while the trunk holds a deep hinge, the same posture demand a golfer faces at address.
Coaching cues
- Torso near flat, bar dead on the floor.
- Brace, then pull fast to the lower chest.
- Keep the hips quiet.
- Reset fully between reps.
Common faults
- Torso rises to jerk the bar up.
- Losing the flat back at the start.
- Reps blur together with no reset.