Equipmentsmith machine
Difficultyintermediate
upper backback
Smith Bent Over Row
The smith bent over row is a compound exercise performed using a smith machine. It targets the upper back and also works the biceps and forearms. The exercise involves hinging at the hips, maintaining a straight back, and pulling the bar towards the lower chest.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Set up the smith machine with the bar at hip height.
- 2.Stand facing the bar with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 3.Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight.
- 4.Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- 5.Pull the bar towards your lower chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- 6.Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the bar back down to the starting position.
- 7.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
bicepsforearms
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