Seated Row Machine

Muscle Groups: Upper back, Lats

Seated Row Machine focuses on Upper back, Lats, with Biceps, Forearm working as supporting muscles.

How to Perform

Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Seated Row Machine with proper form and technique.

  1. 1

    Sit on the machine with your feet flat on the floor and your chest against the pad.

  2. 2

    Grasp the neutral grip handles with a shoulder-width grip, keeping your arms extended forward.

  3. 3

    Pull the handles towards your mid-torso, squeezing your shoulder blades together and keeping your elbows close to your body.

  4. 4

    Slowly extend your arms forward to return the handles to the starting position.

Secondary Muscles

While Seated Row Machine primarily targets Upper back, Lats , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Biceps, Forearm . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.

Related Exercises

If you enjoyed Seated Row Machine, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.

These exercises work the same primary muscles as Seated Row Machine, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.

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