My absolute favorite back exercise, hands down, is the chest-supported row. So I had to get it right in my home gym.
This isn’t just a makeshift solution—it’s the best-feeling chest-supported row I’ve ever done, period. Better than any dedicated commercial unit I’ve tried. Here’s exactly how I built it.
Core Setup: Rogue Pritchett Pad + Landmine
The foundation is simple:
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Rogue Pritchett Pad (Monster Lite version) – designed for 5/8” holes (fits my Titan X3 rack). Rogue also makes a Monster version for 1” holes.
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Landmine + barbell – anchored at the base of the rack.
The magic of the Pritchett Pad is its offset design. The pad doesn’t mount dead center on the crossmember—it’s shifted to one side. That gives you a clean line to row the barbell straight up without hitting the pad.
So even with just the pad and landmine, you can replicate a proper chest-supported row.
Upgrades: Handle and Jack
To take it to the next level, I added two key pieces:
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Force 6 Fitness Landmine Handle (5% off w/ code: HYPE5) – fully articulating T-bar style handle that feels amazing.
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Exponent Edge Landmine Jack (5% off w/ code: HYPE) – props the barbell off the floor so loading plates is quick and painless.
Together, these upgrades make the setup feel like a dedicated machine—smooth, stable, and comfortable.
Why This Setup Works So Well
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Direct bar path: The pad’s offset design means no interference.
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Customizable grip: The Force 6 handle allows for different grip widths and angles.
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Easy loading: The landmine jack makes changing plates hassle-free.
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Compact footprint: All pieces store easily and serve multiple purposes in the gym.
It literally does everything you’d want from a chest-supported row, with no compromises.
Downsides
The only real negative? Storage.
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The Pritchett Pad is heavy, bulky, and doesn’t stand on its own. I just keep mine pinned against the wall on the floor. The Monster version is even bigger, so keep that in mind.
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The handle and jack are easy to store, but the pad takes planning.
That said, getting it on and off the rack isn’t bad at all. And since I use it frequently, I don’t mind keeping it nearby.
Final Thoughts
This chest-supported row setup is the gold standard for home gyms:
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Saves money compared to a dedicated machine.
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Saves space.
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Pieces cross over into other exercises (landmine work, cable attachments, etc.).
It feels better than any chest-supported row I’ve ever done in a commercial gym. And you can build it entirely with rack attachments and accessories.
Bottom line: If you love back training and want the best chest-supported row in your home gym, this setup delivers everything you could ask for.