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Which row is the best for assisting deadlift and grip strength?
0ni
Registered Rustler
What did Markos tell you about rows?
I've met him a few times, doesn't seem like the kind of person that would say "cheat" rows don't work
bozodos
Member
There's quite a bit of difference to training naturally and training on gear, not to mention the difference between beginner, intermediate and advanced lifters for starters.
I can try every kind of row there is, and even other back exercises too - I did 3x12 DB rows with a little bit of body movement today, no wraps naturally. That said, I prefer economy in training, 'bang for buck' if you like, hence posting a topic asking for opinions on relative effectiveness. I suppose rows are possibly more of a bench than deadlift assistance.
The other thing I've noticed with these heavy BB row videos, is that maybe like with heavy curls, at some point it has to involve more body movement to get the momentum into the bar.
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0ni
Registered Rustler
And he deadlifts 300kg
Darkoz
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Good point
So Boz... got that info you were after? lol
none of the row movements will help the bar off the floor.
the row movement that hits your upper back will help with keeping your back tight during deadlifts.
heavy rack pulls or deadlifts from boxes (where the weights starts higher) will also help the upper back
Deficit deads (where you stand on a plate or small platform so the weight start from lower position) will help with breaking the floor during regular deadlifts.
For me, I do V-grip rows.
I bought a V-grip bar and a single torsonator ($30 for each item) and I find it puts less strain on my lower back as I can kind of sit back and support my lower back and the bar path is closer to my body as the shins/knees are not in the way.
Like this...
none of the row movements will help the bar off the floor.
the row movement that hits your upper back will help with keeping your back tight during deadlifts.
heavy rack pulls or deadlifts from boxes (where the weights starts higher) will also help the upper back
Deficit deads (where you stand on a plate or small platform so the weight start from lower position) will help with breaking the floor during regular deadlifts.
For me, I do V-grip rows.
I bought a V-grip bar and a single torsonator ($30 for each item) and I find it puts less strain on my lower back as I can kind of sit back and support my lower back and the bar path is closer to my body as the shins/knees are not in the way.
Like this...