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  1. Smith Machine Bent Over Row
  2. Add this Variation of one of the Best Back Exercises to your next Back Workout and other Weight Training Programs
  3. Exercise Summary
  4. Exercise Description and Instruction:
  5. To Perform This Exercise:
  6. Tips:
  7. Other Weight Training Exercises and Related Sections
  8. Final Related Pages

Smith Machine Bent Over Row

Add this Variation of one of the Best Back Exercises to your next Back Workout and other Weight Training Programs

Welcome to our Smith Machine Bent Over Row Exercise Instruction Guide!

On this page you’ll learn how to do this lat and upper back exercise using the correct technique. Below you’ll find pictures, exercise instructions, and tips on how to get the most out of this and other Back Exercises so you can immediately add to your Weight Training Programs and next Back Workout.



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Exercise Summary

Exercise Name: Smith Machine Bent Over Row
Main Muscle: Upper Back
Secondary Muscle(s): Lats, Biceps, Deltoids, Trapezius
Exercise Type: Compound, Pull
Equipment Required: Smith Machine

Exercise Description and Instruction:

The Smith Machine Bent Over Row is a variation of the Barbell Bent Over Row and will help to ensure proper range of motion. Make sure to view Dumbbell Rows, which are also a great upper back exercise.

To get the best results, be sure to keep your back straight and your feet firmly planted on the floor throughout the exercise. Make sure you concentrate on pulling your shoulder blades together as you row the weight.


To Perform This Exercise:

  1. Start with your feet a shoulder-width apart in front of a Smith Machine.
  2. Bend over the bar until your back is almost parallel with the floor and grasp the bar with a grip just wider than shoulder width apart.
  3. Unhook the weight from its supports and stand in an athletic position with your back straight and your knees bent. Your feet should be about shoulder width apart or slightly wider. This is the starting position.
  4. Exhale and raise the bar up towards your chest by contracting your arms and pulling your shoulder blades together. Continue until the bar touches your lower chest.
  5. Pause for a moment then inhale and return the bar to the starting position by extending your arms slowly and lowering the weight. Your back should remain straight and at the same angle throughout the exercise

Tips:

  1. It doesn’t take a lot of weight for this exercise to be challenging. Concentrate on maintaining good form.
  2. Keep your back straight throughout this exercise and your feet planted firmly on the floor.
  3. Concentrate on squeezing your shoulder blades together as you row.
  4. Perform each row in a slow and controlled manner using only your arms and back.


Now that you’ve seen the Smith Machine Bent Over Row exercise, which primarily targets your upper back muscles, check out all of our different Upper Back Exercises.

Or, view our Back Exercises Main Page and link directly to our Upper Back Exercises as well as our Lat Exercises and Lower Back Exercises.

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