Barbell rows heavy?

[Creepusmaximus]

What is considered a heavy barbell row? Not too many guys in my gym do rows and they don't seem to go heavier than 135. I weigh 180-185 and my last set I do 185 for 4 reps. Only reason I ask is I seem to draw attention when I do rows. I do just about a 90 degree row, shoulders up a little to arch my back BTW. Is rowing your body weight something odd, I can probably hit 225 if I worked on it a little. Someone out there must do double or so of their body weight or maybe not I don't know.

 

[thebrute]

anything over 315 is consider the big stuff. this is what i've seen at my gym. tb

 

[Creepusmaximus]

I'm not doing 315 any time soon. I was wondering more towards compared to you body wieght. If you weigh 250 , 300 rows aren't that hard.

 

[WalkingBeast]

I dont see many lifters rowing too heavy either I also am 185 with a 465 dead 350 bench and row 365 but jerking my body and moving the weight quickly up to my belt and back down also I only bend slightly so not sure what that counts for fully bent over is too awkward for me. Hope that helps Im 22 and have been training for about 9 straight years naturally (aside from supplements

 

[IronLion]

I do rows with the bar on the ground from a stiff leg deadlift position. I use a double under hand grip and pull each rep from the ground to my upper abs, the last time I did these I did 325 for a set of five, which is about 5-10 pounds more than my bodyweight.

 

[sinjinsmythe33]

about 245 to 255 for a solid set of five or six, overhand grip, weigh about 190. never tried resetting the bar on the ground for each rep, but that guy pendlay calims you should perform them that way.

 

[Creepusmaximus]

I'm on a wood block that's about 12 inches tall so I go all the way down but not to the floor.

 

[Warpath]

185 for strict overhand, 225 underhand w/ a little sway for major blasting. All 6-8 reps bodyweight 188lbs.

 

[muscledog95]

wouldnt bendover rows parrell to the ground be bad for the back?

 

[spatts]

I use around 185 for 3 x 10, although I try to increase that as often as I can. I find that it takes more time to progress in this move depending on angle. If I'm at 90 degrees, which is typical, I start to lose upperback tightness on the third set. I vary between switch grip, over, under, wide, etc.

...always something to work on.

 

[shwaym]

I do rows with the bar on the ground from a stiff leg deadlift position. I use a double under hand grip and pull each rep from the ground to my upper abs, the last time I did these I did 325 for a set of five, which is about 5-10 pounds more than my bodyweight.

do you set the weight fully on each rep or just tap the floor?

 

[Dozing21]

90 degrees isn't that good for the lower back...I try to stay a bit more upright. Of course, I'm still rowing, not doing a half shrug.

 

[IHateCrunches]

wouldnt bendover rows parrell to the ground be bad for the back?

they always hurt my back i switched to DB bent over rows so i can support myself on one hand.

 

[IronLion]

do you set the weight fully on each rep or just tap the floor?

I tap the floor

 

[makedah]

I do heavy (for me, at least) Yates rows. I can't row at 90 degrees because it hurts my back. I threw out my back doing that once, with much lighter weight.

 

[Exodus]

i think anyone with 2 45's on each side (225lbs) is a good lift for any amount of reps with good form, just because i hardley ever see anyone do these.

X

 

[from zero]

I can hit 205, overhand, for like 5-8. I weigh about 180. Probably a 45 degree angle.

 

[Devastation]

i equate heavy rows in relation to what i bench. i worked it out and i do about 90% of my max bench for around 5 reps. If your concerned about powerlifting you should probably go heavier then what you're doing. for bb follow a stricter form and do more reps. it all depends on your goals

 

[Scotsman]

315 is the heaviest I have ever done standing for 8. I occasionaly do them in the smith and will go up to 5 plates on each side for 5 reps or so.

Cheers,
Scotsman

 

[dg21]

I just added in heavy bent row to my program in the last few months. I was able to get to 400 lbs for reps in this time. I don't think this is that great for my weight though. I weigh around 300. I want to get these up to 500 for reps. These helped my bench and my pull for sure.

I read Ed Coan can do over 500lbs on bent rows and he's a 242.

 

[Exodus]

I read Ed Coan can do over 500lbs on bent rows and he's a 242.

yes, but coan is a freak and been doing this a long long long time.

X

 

[WalkingBeast]

315 is the heaviest I have ever done standing for 8. I occasionaly do them in the smith and will go up to 5 plates on each side for 5 reps or so.

Cheers,
Scotsman

Damn Isnt the smith harder?

 

[Scotsman]

I think it is easier because I don't have to balance myself. Strength isn't the issue for me on rows just keep in a good position.

Cheers,
Scotsman

 

[louden_swain]

I think a good row depends on the weight you use vs. a your bodyweight.

For example, someone who weights 275 and rows 300lbs is not that impressive to me.



Someone who weighs 190lbs and is capable of rowing 275lbs is much more impressive.

 

[erowana]

Is doing 60 degree from horizontal rows with underhand grip better than doing it with overhand grip?

 

[louden_swain]

Is doing 60 degree from horizontal rows with underhand grip better than doing it with overhand grip?

Using an overhand grip is a better choice. Using an underhand grip places the biceps in a precarious position, especially when shifting heavy weights. Dorian Yates tore his bicep using an underhand grip.

 

[WalkingBeast]

Using an overhand grip is a better choice. Using an underhand grip places the biceps in a precarious position, especially when shifting heavy weights. Dorian Yates tore his bicep using an underhand grip.

Shit ....Think maybe Ill switch my grip to overhand then haha