Seated Machine Back Row
How to Do Seated Machine Back Row
- Seat yourself at a Row Machine and select the appropriate weight. Sit up straight with a tight core. Reach forward and take an overhand grip on the bar in front of you. Activate your lats before the movement.
- Pull the bar towards you, emphasizing the lat movement. Pause when the bar is at your sides and squeeze your back.
- Slowly, return the bar to the starting position but do not set it down. Repeat the movement, ensuring your back is activated throughout.
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Related Middle Back / Lats Exercises
Standing Lateral Stretch
Cable Squat Rows / Row Squats
Close Grip Lat Pulldowns / Pull Downs / Pullovers
Seated Machine Back Row Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Seated Machine Back Row targets middle back / lats and also works abs and biceps. Use the illustration and step-by-step instructions above to learn the movement pattern and practice proper form.
Equipment needed
This is a gym exercise. Equipment required: full gym.
Similar exercises
Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Standing lateral stretch, cable squat rows / row squats and close grip lat pulldowns / pull downs / pullovers. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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