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Bent-over Row Machine

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Bent-over Row Machine Overview

The bent-over row machine workout primarily targets the upper back muscles.

The machine is used by bending over at the waist and pulling a handle towards the chest.

While it also engages secondary muscles like the biceps and shoulders, the focus remains on the upper back.

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Bent-over Row Machine Instructions

  1. Adjust the seat height and footrest to ensure proper alignment and comfort.
  2. Position yourself facing the machine, feet flat on the footrest, and grasp the handles with an overhand grip.
  3. Keeping your back straight and core engaged, exhale and pull the handles towards your abdomen, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  4. Pause briefly at the top of the movement, feeling the contraction in your upper back muscles.
  5. Inhale and slowly extend your arms, returning to the starting position with control.
  6. Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions, maintaining proper form throughout.

Bent-over Row Machine Tips

  1. Set the machine’s seat and chest pad to a comfortable position that allows your upper body to be parallel to the floor.
  2. Grasp the handles with an overhand grip, keeping your palms facing down and your hands shoulder-width apart.
  3. Engage your core and keep your back straight throughout the exercise to avoid strain or injury.
  4. Initiate the movement by pulling your elbows back, squeezing your shoulder blades together, and focusing on contracting your upper back muscles.
  5. Avoid using momentum or jerking motions; instead, perform the exercise in a controlled manner, feeling the tension in your upper back.
  6. Lower the weight slowly and repeat for the desired number of reps, focusing on maintaining proper form and engaging your upper back muscles throughout.

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