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Wide-grip seated row

A compound exercise for the upper back and rear delts, with help from the lats, biceps. Equipment: seated row machine.

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WorksUpper backRear deltsLatsBiceps

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Wide bar on the seated row, chest tall.
  2. Pull to the upper stomach, elbows wide
  3. Squeeze the upper back

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