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Chest-Supported Row

Also known as Machine Row, Seal Row

BackMachineCompoundBilateralBeginner
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01 /Setup

Set the chest pad so the handles sit at mid-torso height. Plant the feet and keep the chest against the pad.

02 /Execution

Row the handles back until the elbows pass the torso, then return under control to a full stretch.

03 /Key Cues
  • Keep the chest glued to the pad
  • Lead with the elbows
  • Let the shoulder blades travel forward at the stretch
04 /Common Mistakes
  • Peeling off the pad to move more weight
  • Shrugging at the top
  • Partial range at the stretch
05 /Variations
  • Neutral-grip chest-supported row
  • Wide-grip chest-supported row
06 /Alternatives
07 /Evidence / References

No verified references have been added for this exercise yet. This section is awaiting review — nothing here is cited until a source is confirmed.