Barbell rows heavy?

[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.

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[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