Barbell Double-Arm Landmine Row

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Intermediate

A stable barbell pulling exercise anchored at one end that targets the lats and upper back to build strength and muscle; provides a safer alternative to free-weight rows with reduced spinal strain.

About Exercise

Equipment

Barbell

Difficulty

3/5 • Intermediate

Primary Muscle Groups

Lats

Secondary Muscles

Biceps, Lower Back

Popularity Score

7

Goals

Strength
Hypertrophy

Training Style

Weightlifting
Bodybuilding

Setup Requirements

Requires Rack

No

Requires Bench

No

Requires Spotter

No

Space Needed

Medium

Noise Level

Low

Muscle Breakdown

Lats

9/10

Traps

7/10

Mid Traps, Lower Traps

Shoulders

6/10

Rear Delts

Biceps

5/10

Lower Back

4/10

Erector Spinae

Programming

Typical Rep Range

6-12 reps

Rest Between Sets

60-120 seconds

How to Perform

Anchor one end of the barbell in a landmine attachment or corner, load the free end with plates, and position a V-grip handle below the plates. Straddle the bar with feet shoulder-width apart, hinge at hips to 30-45 degrees, and grip the handle neutrally with arms extended.

  1. Drive elbows back and up to pull the handle toward your lower chest.
  2. Squeeze shoulder blades together at the top.
  3. Pause briefly to contract the back.
  4. Lower the bar slowly to full arm extension.
  5. Maintain neutral spine throughout.

Coaching Tips

Form Cues

  • Squeeze blades together
  • Drive with back, not arms
  • Keep core braced
  • Neutral spine always

Breathing

Inhale as you lower the weight; exhale as you pull toward your body while bracing your core.

Tempo

3-1-1

Range of Motion

Pull until plates touch torso or handle reaches hip line; lower until arms fully extend with lats stretched, without rounding the back.

Safety

Safety Notes

  • Ensure bar is securely anchored
  • Avoid heavy loads until form is mastered
  • Stop if lower back pain occurs
  • Use lighter plates for full range

Spotting

Not typically required; use controlled tempo and safeties if available for heavy sets.

Common Mistakes

  • Rounding the back
  • Using momentum to pull
  • Shrugging shoulders
  • Allowing torso rotation

When to Avoid

  • Acute lower back injury
  • Shoulder impingement

Flexibility Needed

  • Hip hinge flexibility
  • Shoulder mobility for neutral grip

Build Up First

  • Proficiency in hip hinge
  • Basic rowing technique

Also known as

T-Bar Row, Landmine T-Bar Row

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