Strength

Machine Wide Row

The Machine Wide Row exercise strengthens upper back muscles, improves posture and stability, and enhances overall back health. It also boosts endurance in muscles used in rowing motion.
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Machine Wide Row instructions
Step-by-step instructions
1
Approach the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
2
Sit down and hold the bars with your palms facing downwards.
3
Pull the bars towards you until they reach your chest level.
4
Slowly extend your arms back, returning the bars to the starting position.
5
Repeat this motion, making sure not to hunch your back or use your momentum to pull the bars.
Approach the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Sit down and hold the bars with your palms facing downwards.
Pull the bars towards you until they reach your chest level.
Slowly extend your arms back, returning the bars to the starting position.
Repeat this motion, making sure not to hunch your back or use your momentum to pull the bars.
Equipment needed
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Bosu
Box
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Machine
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Muscles used
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Back
Front
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