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Machine high row

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

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WorksLatsUpper backBicepsRear delts

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Chest against the pad, handles above and in front of you.
  2. Pull down and back toward the hips
  3. Return until the arms are long

Muscles worked

Machine high row: 3D figure mid-rep with the lats and upper back highlighted

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