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Smith Machine Bent Over Row demonstration

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Strength / Smith Machine

Smith Machine Bent Over Row

A bent-over row in the Smith machine, with a fixed bar path that keeps the pull strict for the lats.

Equipment

Smith Machine

Experience

beginner

Movement

compound

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Traps · Lower Back · Biceps

Instructions

  1. 01

    Stand inside a Smith machine with feet shoulder-width apart.

  2. 02

    Grip the bar with an overhand grip slightly wider than shoulders.

  3. 03

    Hinge at the hips until your torso is roughly 45 degrees.

  4. 04

    Pull the bar toward your lower chest by driving your elbows back.

  5. 05

    Squeeze your shoulder blades at the top.

  6. 06

    Lower the bar under control and repeat.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.