Originally Posted by
FatButWeak
Im not going to quote Tom's quote, but they could be talking about any exercise, really; seated cable rows, for example. Its not that the barbell row is AIDS; its just that in a world where we are limited by time and recovery abilities, its both: 1) too similar to the deadlift 2) not dissimilar enough. It works pretty much the same shit as the deadfit, just with lighter weight and/or a reduced range of motion AND it does not work the lats/biceps through the full range of motion that chins do. For bodybuilders, just looking to change things up and do another one of 20 different exercises, then fine. Rows are ok. But for strength training purposes on planet Earth where time and recovery abilities are limited yet chinup bars are abundant, rows just seem unneeded. Do chins instead.