T-Bar Row primarily works the lats, mid-back, and biceps. It is categorized as a pull movement and uses Barbell and rack.
- Primary muscles
- lats and mid-back
- Equipment
- Barbell and rack
- Movement pattern
- pull
- Catalog difficulty
- 2 of 5
How to do T-Bar Row
- Hinge over handle, chest proud, core braced
- Pull toward sternum — elbows close
- Lower until arms are long without rounding
Common mistakes
- Standing too upright — set hips back for a strong hinge
Muscles worked
The primary catalog target is lats, with mid-back and biceps also involved. Exercise feel varies with setup, range of motion, and individual anatomy.
Related exercises and substitutions
A useful substitute should preserve the job this movement has in the session—not merely train a nearby body part. Explore the related Movviva guides below, then compare pattern, target muscles, available equipment, and difficulty.
One-Arm Row · Lat Pulldown · Chin-Up (or Assisted) · Barbell Bent-Over Row · Band-Assisted Pull-Up · Dumbbell Pullover
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