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Smith machine row

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

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WorksLatsUpper backBicepsRear deltsLower back

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Bar at knee height, hinge forward to grip it.
  2. Row the bar to the lower ribs
  3. Pause, then lower slowly

Muscles worked

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

Equipment

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