Plate-Loaded Row

A compound machine exercise for the latissimus dorsi.

  • Back
  • Machine
  • Compound

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Muscles worked

MainLatissimus dorsi
AlsoRhomboids, Biceps brachii

Setup

Plate-loaded arms move independently. Match the seat height so handles line up with the lower ribs.

How to do it well

  • Chest into the pad
  • Drive the elbows back and down
  • Let the blades protract fully at the stretch

Common mistakes

  • Pulling with the arms only
  • Lifting the chest off the pad to cheat range

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.