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T-Bar Row

Name: Plate-Loaded T-Bar Row
Brand: hammer strength

The Hammer Strength T-Bar Row is about one thing: building brutal, foundational pulling strength. It puts the user in a real, unsupported athletic stance—just them, their grip, and the weight—forcing their entire posterior chain to engage.

This is the kind of strength that translates to the field: driving through opponents, ripping them down, or exploding off the ground. No pads. No shortcuts. Just raw, athletic power.

Dimensions (L x W x H): 82 x 33 x 21 in (210 x 82 x 53 cm)

Product Weight: 200 lb (91 kg)

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Row Without a Crutch

Most row machines lock the user into a seated position with chest support, but that kind of training doesn’t always carry over to the demands of sport or life. Our T-Bar Row forces the user to stand tall, brace their core, hinge at the hips, and row with control—just like they would in an actual athletic scenario. It teaches the body to stabilize and generate force from the ground up, developing real, transferable pulling strength.

Load for Power. Load for Speed.

The T-Bar Row’s two different loading points allow lifters to manipulate the resistance profile. Use the front weight horn to stack plates further from the pivot for heavy, grind-it-out strength work. Shift to the rear weight horns—closer to the pivot—for lighter perceived load, faster reps, and explosive power. This isn’t just about adding weight—it’s about tailoring the resistance to the athlete’s intent, whether that's building raw strength or speed-driven output.

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Specs

Dimensions (L x W x H)	82 x 33 x 21 in (210 x 82 x 53 cm)
Product Weight	200 lb (91 kg)
Max Load Capacity (front rod)	5 x 45 lb plates (5 – 20 kg plates)

Max Load Capacity (rear rods)	4 x 45 lb plates (4 – 20 kg plates)
Starting Resistance	40 lb (18 kg)
Product Code	PL-TBR-01
Distance from floor to foot plates	9.2” (23 cm)

FAQ

Unlike seated or chest-supported machines, the T-Bar Row puts the user in an unsupported, athletic stance. This engages the entire posterior chain—not just the back—and builds strength that transfers to real-world and sport-specific movements.

The front loading horn places the weight farther from the pivot, increasing the resistance and making it ideal for heavy strength work. The two rear horns reduce the perceived load, allowing for more explosive reps or smaller incremental changes in weight.

Yes. The multiple grip angles allow for targeted variation: neutral grips emphasize mid-back, wide grip hits lats and rear delts, and the underhand grip brings in more biceps and lower lats. Switching grips allows for hitting pulling muscles from multiple angles in one machine.

The Hammer Strength T-Bar Row has a max training capacity of 585 lbs. That’s more than enough to push even elite-level lifters, making it a serious tool for building raw pulling strength.