Exercise library / Chest-Supported Machine Row
Compound · Horizontal pull
Chest-Supported Machine Row
Chest-Supported Machine Row is a compound horizontal pull that trains the back. Pull your elbows toward your hips, squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top, and resist the urge to heave with your torso. Your biceps assist throughout the movement.
Primary muscles
Back
Secondary muscles
Biceps
Equipment
Machine
Movement pattern
Horizontal pull
Type
Compound (multi-joint)
Substitutions
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Seated Cable Row
Same horizontal pull pattern · also trains the back.
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One-Arm Dumbbell Row
Same horizontal pull pattern · also trains the back.
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T-Bar Row
Same horizontal pull pattern · also trains the back.
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