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Machine Row

Chest-supported machine row.

Machine Row: correct exercise technique

Benefits

  • Very stable, safe to push hard
  • No lower-back load

How to do it

  1. Chest on the pad
  2. Drive the elbows back
  3. Pause one second at the back

Common mistakes

  • Leaning off the pad
  • Short, choppy reps

Starting prescription

sets
3
reps
10–12
Rest
90 s
Reps in reserve
2
Load step
2.5 kg

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