Description
The Gold Line T-Bar Row is a plate-loaded back-training machine measuring 85 x 80 x 120 cm, weighing 65 kg and rated for users up to 180 kg. Simple, economical and remarkably complete, it trains the back, trapezius, deltoids and arm flexors from a single floor-based station.
One station, the whole pulling chain
The T-bar row is a classic for a reason: a pivot-anchored bar, Olympic plates, and a rowing arc that loads the lats, traps, rear deltoids and biceps together. The Gold Line unit is engineered around natural movement paths, so the bar travels along a smooth, fluid line that lets members focus on the contraction rather than fighting the machine.
Designed for safe, comfortable rowing
- Adjustable, pivoting footplate with a non-slip surface that keeps feet planted through heavy sets
- Chest support pad in PU foam with synthetic leather, stabilising the torso for a safer, more comfortable stroke
- Multi-position handles for wide, neutral and close grips, varying the emphasis across the back
- Guided loading arm that gives a practical assist at the start and end of each set
- Colour-coded adjustment points for intuitive use in busy gyms
Build quality
The frame carries a two-coat powder finish plus varnish, with the structure colour customisable to match your gym identity. Contact zones are aluminium, both the handles and the footplate, and the machine includes an integrated plate holder for Olympic discs.
Specifications
| Reference / SKU | LIF-17496 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 85 x 80 x 120 cm (L x W x H) |
| Machine weight | 65 kg |
| Maximum user weight | 180 kg |
| Loading | Plate-loaded, Olympic discs, integrated plate holder |
| Frame finish | Two-coat powder coating plus varnish, customisable colour |
| Upholstery | PU foam with synthetic leather |
| Contact zones | Aluminium handles and footplate |
| Price | 670 EUR excluding VAT |
Grip variations and programming
The multi-position handles turn one station into several exercises: a wide pronated grip biases the upper back and rear deltoids, the neutral close grip shifts work to the lats and biceps, and alternating grips across sets varies the stimulus without changing machines. Strength coaches typically program the T-bar row as the heavy horizontal pull of a back session, three to five sets after vertical pulling, with the chest pad removing lower-back strain as fatigue accumulates.
Frequently asked questions
Which muscles does the T-bar row train?
Primarily the latissimus dorsi and trapezius, with strong involvement of the rear deltoids and arm flexors. Switching between the multi-position grips shifts emphasis between the mid-back and the outer lats.
Why choose a plate-loaded T-bar over a cable row?
Plate loading keeps the price and footprint low, needs no weight stack maintenance, and lets strong members load well beyond a typical stack. At 85 x 80 cm of floor space, it is one of the most space-efficient heavy back stations a gym can install.
Can the frame colour match my gym?
Yes. The structure colour is customisable on order, so the machine can follow your visual identity alongside the rest of the Gold Line range.
To add the Gold Line T-Bar Row to your strength floor or price a complete Gold Line plate-loaded zone, request a free quotation; the Light In Fitness team replies within 24 to 72 hours.









