Chest Supported Machine Seated Row

How To Do A Chest Supported Machine Seated Row Correctly

The Chest Supported Machine Seated Row is an exercise that primarily targets your back muscles.

I also like to do single arm machine seated rows as an activation exercise before I hit my back with other compound exercises.

To get started:

1. Sit down on the seated row machine and extend your arms to grab the handles with your hands, with your chest pressed against the pad, and your feet planted into the platform or ground.
2. For this machine, you have the option of using a palms facing in neutral grip, which I prefer, or a wider overhand grip.
3. Keeping your torso stationary, initiate the movement by engaging your back muscles, bending your elbows, and pulling the handles towards your chest.
4. Under control, reverse the movement and repeat.

Primary Muscles Worked

Other Variations

• Single Arm Machine Seated Row
• Neutral Grip Dumbbell Bent Over Row
• Barbell Bent Over Row
• Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row