T bar row and back problems

[muscledog95]

Has anyone ever experience back problems with the T bar row that you stand on a slanted foot platform? Just curiouis...thanks

 

[spatts]

I used to train with someone who experienced back discomfort doing these. His deal was that he was standing too far from the weight, and also throwing his arch out when he brought the bar up...rather than staying tight the whole time. Was just a form issue.

 

[edgecrusher]

I rember reading somewhere that the standing T-bar was the #1 piece of equipment for causing injury. I would go w/ what spatts said, check the form, and see how that works. If you still have pain, forget about the movement and move on.

 

[muscledog95]

just to make sure....could ya tell me proper form for it...isnt it like you sit back in a chair and pulling it to your belly button? how do you keep the back?

 

[edgecrusher]

The main thing, is to find a comfortable position. But yes, pressing your hips back is proper. The back should remain arched. Your shest should be out slightly over the handles.

 

[rjl296]

I rember reading somewhere that the standing T-bar was the #1 piece of equipment for causing injury. I would go w/ what spatts said, check the form, and see how that works. If you still have pain, forget about the movement and move on.

id vote for the smith machine

 

[spatts]

I think people doing things wrong on a piece of equipment causes more injury than anything. Just so happens that more people probably do t-bar rows wrong than other moves. Just a guess.

...wish I could come up with a good excuse for the devil, er, I mean smith machine.

I really prefer chest supported t-bar rows. Less chance for injury, and better isolation at higher weight, IMO.

 

[edgecrusher]

I think people doing things wrong on a piece of equipment causes more injury than anything. Just so happens that more people probably do t-bar rows wrong than other moves. Just a guess.

...wish I could come up with good excuse for the devil, er, I mean smith machine.

I really prefer shest supported t-bar rows. Less chance for injury, and better isolation at higher weight, IMO.

Personally spatts, I feel any machine like statan's toy, uh I mean the smith machine; that hold you in one specific line of movement, are very dangerous. With the T-bar, your feet are planted and you are close to the handle. If your flexibility isn't good, your body will be put into an awkward position.

I agree w/ you on the chest supported T-Bar, overall a much better movement.