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- Machine row
Machine row
A compound exercise for the upper back and lats, with help from the biceps, rear delts. Equipment: seated row machine.
Orbit
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WorksUpper backLatsBicepsRear delts
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How to do it
- Setup: Chest against the pad, handles at arm's length.
- Drive the elbows back
- Pause with the shoulder blades together
Muscles worked
Equipment
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