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(lcars @ Oct. 21 2006,11:02)</div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE"><div>
(liegelord @ Oct. 21 2006,00:41)</div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE">I do fairly strict Pendlay rows, without wrist wraps or belt, 250 3x5.
lcars, I'm surprised to read you felt the pendlay rows were heavy on your lower back. We deadlift about the same, 500, and I've never had any concerns with my lower back. I always attributed that to the strength in the deadlift.</div>
i had a look at the pendlay rows and tried them,if im doing them right,i had no back issues,the only thing i can think is i have a very long torso and short legs maybe that doesnt help.
http://www.shapefit.com/middle-....ws.html
this is what i did,i now realise that when doing under hand rows i was keeping them close to the body(almost sliding up the knees),but when i was do bb rows i was brining the bar further from the body and up towards my chest,this caused the straining(no pain just uncomfortable).
problem solved thanks for the info guys.</div>
As far as I know, that video is not a pendlay row.
The Torso must be almost parallel to the ground.
I set up for the row as if I am offensive lineman,
first I squat down and get my belly touching my thighs,
Then I lower my torso to parallel and then I grab the bar.
THis og course involves a slight bending of the knees, but if you got string hams,, and the flexability, the initial squat should more or less lock your hips and legs in place.
With the stance of the guy in this video, heavy weights are gonna hurt your lower back.