Problem with Barbell Rows

[DavidNguyen]

I absolutely love Barbell Rows... Because when I'm finished with BR (barbell row) and I flex my back it feels GREAT.

However... I'm stalling already for BR
My strength stat:
186lb @ 19-21% BF
235lb 5x5 squat
200lb 1x5 deadlift
85lb OHP
130lb Bench Press
Row are at 120lb (bad form, and today was my 2nd attempt at this weight)


My problem is that I'm stalling way to fast on barbell rows... I'm very confident that my form is on the dot. I do have a problem though...

Should I switch over to inverted rows or keep doing barbell rows?

My back is very weak... What do you recommend to gain base strength in the back - Barbell Row or Inverted Row

[LiftingNerd]

Well if you do an inverted row with your feet elevated you are moving more weight than you can doing barbell rows, safer.

[Eivind]

I think you should get your squat fixed first. Either your deadlifts are far from actually demanding any effort of you, or you're doing half- or quarter squats.

My advice is get your deadlift up. Nothing builds back strength like they do. And as mentioned, inverted rows are imo a better exercise for beginners. You'll move a lot more weight than you'd ever be capable of doing with the barbell row.