Smith Machine Row

A Smith machine exercise for the latissimus dorsi and upper back.

  • Back
  • Smith machine

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Muscles worked

MainLatissimus dorsi, Upper back
AlsoBiceps brachii, Erector spinae

Setup

Bar set low on the Smith machine; stand with the bar over mid-foot.

How to do it well

  • Hinge to about 45 degrees with a flat back
  • Row the bar to the lower ribs
  • Lower to a full stretch each rep

Common mistakes

  • Standing up as the set gets hard
  • Yanking the bar with the lower back

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.