Strength

Machine Wide Row

The Machine Wide Row exercise strengthens upper back muscles, improves posture and stability, and enhances overall back health. It also boosts endurance in muscles used in rowing motion.

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Machine Wide Row instructions

Step-by-step instructions

1

Approach the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.

2

Sit down and hold the bars with your palms facing downwards.

3

Pull the bars towards you until they reach your chest level.

4

Slowly extend your arms back, returning the bars to the starting position.

5

Repeat this motion, making sure not to hunch your back or use your momentum to pull the bars.

Approach the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.

Sit down and hold the bars with your palms facing downwards.

Pull the bars towards you until they reach your chest level.

Slowly extend your arms back, returning the bars to the starting position.

Repeat this motion, making sure not to hunch your back or use your momentum to pull the bars.

Equipment needed

Bands

Barbell

Battle Ropes

Bench

Bosu

Box

Cables

Dip Bar

Dumbbell

EZ Curl Bar

Hex Bar

Kettlebell

Ladder

Machine

Pull-Up Bar

Yoga Ball

Muscles used

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Back

Front

Strength distributions

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