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Smith machine inverted row

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

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WorksUpper backLatsBicepsRear delts

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Lock the Smith bar at hip height and hang under it, heels down.
  2. Pull the chest to the bar, body straight
  3. Lower to straight arms

Muscles worked

Smith machine inverted row: 3D figure mid-rep with the upper back and lats highlighted

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