Do you want to end up injured? Then stop that right now ... The move can also be performed with a barbell (sometimes known as a barbell row) – demonstrated here by strength coach and Nike master ...
The pull-up and barbell row are two classic exercises you’ll see ... one of these exercises as better than the other would do the other an injustice, as both are excellent compound exercises ...
If you want a bigger, stronger back, you need to row to grow. The bent-over barbell row, dumbbell row and seated row are the most popular variations you’ll see people doing in the gym.