There is no right answer. Pendlay rows are good. Bent rows are good. Yates rows are good. Different grip widths are good. It just depends on the goal, target muscles, or if it's used to assist another lift in getting stronger. Even the form on any style of row can be altered to work the back differently. Arnold completely rounded and arched his back on most variations. That was good for erectors and total back involvement. John is doing them more strict, which is better to isolate certain back muscles (depending on grip width and elbow path). There really is no right answer, and you aren't restricted to one row movement either.
Back in the day guys used to row with their backs completely bent over with the chest facing the floor.. Over the years the style has changed, I think Dorian Yates was the one who started it and now guys are doing rows practically standing up straight, it almost looks as if some of them are performing shrugs instead of rows
Thank you for posting this. For the moderator, is there a chance you could post some of John’s videos where he bashes people with chairs? Those were some of the funniest videos and I think it would be great for John’s fans to see what he was like when not educating people.
It’s fucking AMAZING how content with still comes out!!! Forever a legend 💯
He is missed.
My continued condolences to the family.
Really miss him. Straight to the point. No BS sessions.
Thanks for continuing to post his solid, no BS advice.
Rip to the 🐐
What is his name ?
We appreciate the content. His wisdom continues to be invaluable, even after the fact.
RIP to the legend
Thanks person posting the content!!! I was just getting back to to doing barbell rows and this really put it into more perspective.
The G.O.A.T....Period!!!
Man knows his stuff👍😃💪🇺🇸
Was just about to go hit a back day too. Barbell rows, here I come! 🤝💪🙏
I must learn this. My back is non-existent. ❤Mountain Dog!
Always great info here
Miss you Señor Meadows❤💪🏽
Its been years since ive come back to this channel.
Please keep posting videos like this.🙏🏻
Needed this . Thanks John
RIP John & thank you
What a legend.
Simple and straight to the point. 👉
Is this type of barbell row better than the pendlay row from the floor?
Yes.
Different types of row for very specific goals.
Try both exercises and see what works for you 😀
There is no right answer. Pendlay rows are good. Bent rows are good. Yates rows are good. Different grip widths are good. It just depends on the goal, target muscles, or if it's used to assist another lift in getting stronger. Even the form on any style of row can be altered to work the back differently. Arnold completely rounded and arched his back on most variations. That was good for erectors and total back involvement. John is doing them more strict, which is better to isolate certain back muscles (depending on grip width and elbow path). There really is no right answer, and you aren't restricted to one row movement either.
Back in the day guys used to row with their backs completely bent over with the chest facing the floor.. Over the years the style has changed, I think Dorian Yates was the one who started it and now guys are doing rows practically standing up straight, it almost looks as if some of them are performing shrugs instead of rows
Legend
❤ I actually need to refine my heavy standing rows
Miss you Champ
Great Video!
Where can I get this shirt???
Thank you for posting this. For the moderator, is there a chance you could post some of John’s videos where he bashes people with chairs? Those were some of the funniest videos and I think it would be great for John’s fans to see what he was like when not educating people.
the 🐐
To the point 👉
Barbell rows have never worked for me, heavy dumbell rows work a lot better for me.
RIP
Still fixing my form. Missed
mister meadows
Yeah, a lot of people tend to use more weight than what they’re ready for. Everyone’s aware of the ego lift.
Are we sure his really gone? I mean, how many videos did he prerecord? 😅
W.W.M.D.D.?