Start: Wrap one end of the bar in an old towel and stuff it into a corner. If you have something heavy-a dumbbell or sandbag-to put over the bar to steady it, use it. Before you load the other end of the bar, wrap a workout towel around it. Then load the end with 25-pound or lighter plates-bigger ones will restrict your range of motion. Straddle the bar so that you face away from the corner, and grab the ends of the towel or the handle with a neutral grip. Get into the starting position described for the other rows, with your posture a bit more upright and your elbows in closer to your torso.
Finish: Pull the bar up until your hands touch your abdomen. Pause, then slowly return t the starting position. Keep your knees bent, your back slightly arched, and your elbows close to your torso throughout.