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Illustration of the Machine Row: Set the chest pad so the arms are fully extended at the start - then just row.
compound · Horizontal Pull

Machine Row

Machine Row is a compound horizontal pull movement for back, using Seated Row Machine. It also works lats and biceps. 3 sets of 10-15, 1 min rest.

Primary muscle
Back
Equipment
Seated Row Machine
Difficulty
Beginner
Sets and reps
3 × 10-15
Rest
75s
Force
pull

How to do it

  1. 1
    Set up

    Chest against the pad, feet flat, seat height so the handles are at nipple line.

  2. 2
    The cue that matters

    Set the chest pad so the arms are fully extended at the start - then just row.

  3. 3
    Work it

    3 sets of 10-15, resting about 1 minute between them.

Muscles worked

Back does most of the work. Lats and biceps take the rest.

Back exerciseslatsbiceps