Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Machine Row, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Latissimus dorsi |
| Also | Rhomboids, Trapezius, Biceps brachii |
Setup
Adjust the seat height so the handles track toward the lower ribs.
How to do it well
- Set the chest pad and grip the handles
- Row toward the torso
- Retract the shoulder blades
Common mistakes
- Using the whole body to swing the weight
- Shrugging at the top
Free programs with Machine Row
- Gym Confidence: Machines (3 day)
- Strong for Life (2 day)
- Machines Only: Upper / Lower (4 day)
- Hypertrophy Block: Machines (4 day)
- Strong for Life (3 day)
- Machines Only: Twice a Week
Similar exercises
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.