Reviewed exercise · intermediate

Meadows Row

A secondary horizontal pull movement for back.

Equipment

barbell

Typical range

6–15 reps

Also trains

biceps, core

Set up

Prepare the meadows row station and choose a load that permits full control.

Execute

Stand beside the anchored bar and brace the free hand securely

Complete the final repetition with the same controlled path, then return the load safely.

Coaching cues

• Drive the elbow out and back
• Use a repeatable pain-free range.

Common mistakes

• Rotating the torso for extra range
• Adding load after position or control is lost.

Modify or stop when relevant discomfort is reported. Educational content does not diagnose injury.