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Sorry for the potentially stupid question... my 5RM for conventional rows is 200lbs (~91kg). How much should I be able to Pendlay Row given that number?
I've never done Pendlay rows before and keep hearing that they are better than conventional rows, so I'd like to switch. That, and conventional rows are starting to strain my back a bit. I think the deweighting and the necessity to bend my knees more to keep my back parallel to the floor and still reach the bar on the floor will take some of the load off.
Are Pendlay Rows necessarily easier on the back than conventional rows? I have a bulging lumbar disc and deadlifting 300lbs is scary enough for me. I don't want to put myself at any greater risk for injury.
Thanks
I've never done Pendlay rows before and keep hearing that they are better than conventional rows, so I'd like to switch. That, and conventional rows are starting to strain my back a bit. I think the deweighting and the necessity to bend my knees more to keep my back parallel to the floor and still reach the bar on the floor will take some of the load off.
Are Pendlay Rows necessarily easier on the back than conventional rows? I have a bulging lumbar disc and deadlifting 300lbs is scary enough for me. I don't want to put myself at any greater risk for injury.
Thanks