No, but cable/machines are superior for horizontal pulling in every way (constant tension, reduced injury risk). If you go to a commercial gym and do barbell rows, you are literally moronic.
>average "program" fan: nooooo! you have to adhere to a routine made by someone well known! even if they don't have an aesthetic physique and have never competed or been filmed lifting! >average frickaround enjoyer: Just do what you like
The entire point of barbell rows if you do them correctly, hip hinged into being as vertical as possible, is to get exposed to that position
>barbell row
kek >pendlay row
flawless
Pendlay rows are gay because of no constant tension, you want to approximately be in the position you'd be for a pendlay row but with the bar floating, this filters most ppl however
I eventually reached the same conclusion and never looked back. One handed seated cable rows are my favorite. One handed DB rows are good too, at least better than barbell rows.
No, but cable/machines are superior for horizontal pulling in every way (constant tension, reduced injury risk). If you go to a commercial gym and do barbell rows, you are literally moronic.
so which one should i do pendlay or machine rows?
Do what you like better doing
i hate this modernist thinking so much frick you in life doing what you like isn't optimal
>average "program" fan: nooooo! you have to adhere to a routine made by someone well known! even if they don't have an aesthetic physique and have never competed or been filmed lifting!
>average frickaround enjoyer: Just do what you like
Both work. Go for pendlay if you really care that much about min/max.
Whatever feels better.
So me switching bb rows with seated cable rows was the smart choice?
This except barbell rows should be seen as more of a deadlift accessory than it is a pure back builder
cope
keep using your machines pussy
>t. does 90kgx10 barbell rows
you could lose some weight
Do you not realise that you're small, your back isn't hugely developed and that 90kg isn't very heavy?
You look good bro, but 90kg row isn't a whole lot, not even 12+ reps.
Wow, what an impressive lift.
niice brah
The entire point of barbell rows if you do them correctly, hip hinged into being as vertical as possible, is to get exposed to that position
Pendlay rows are gay because of no constant tension, you want to approximately be in the position you'd be for a pendlay row but with the bar floating, this filters most ppl however
>muh constant tension
top kek. you only need to get close to failure on each set.
I eventually reached the same conclusion and never looked back. One handed seated cable rows are my favorite. One handed DB rows are good too, at least better than barbell rows.
>barbell row
kek
>pendlay row
flawless
>one arm barbell rows
>one arm deadlift
I like low cable rows
How are pull ups compared to rows? I'd rather do them.
>How are vertical rows compared to horizontal rows
You need both moron
hits a different part of the back, you need to do both
What is the optimal height for a low cable pulley?
Level with belly button while sat on the floor?
Just do it like it feels good. Shit on the optimal meme. You are not a pro.
barbell rowing is just moronic because youre just going to start swinging your body around to get it up
benchpress is moronic cause you just start pissing your pants no homie thats just you pissbaby