Smith machine bent over row

Muscles worked: Back, Shoulders
BackShoulders
🔧 Smith Machine ↕ Pull 🏋️ kg × reps Difficulty: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Muscle outlines from Body Muscles by Ivan Vulović, Apache 2.0 — regrouped and recoloured for Muscle Train.

How to perform

Pull bar to lower abdomen, driving elbows back. Squeeze shoulder blades at the top, hold briefly, then slowly lower to full arm extension. Maintain a neutral spine throughout.

Muscles Worked

Mid TrapsLower TrapsRear Delts
Secondary: Lower Back (4, 10): Erector Spinae, Forearms

Tips

Maintain a neutral spine. Focus on back muscle engagement, not arms. Keep elbows close to your body. Control the movement throughout. Adjust grip for full range of motion. Ensure stable footing.

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