Smith Machine Bent Over Row
Smith Machine Bent Over Row

Smith Machine Bent Over Row

Reps10 times
Calories burned132 kcal
LevelBeginner
Midback

Changing duration and load is available in our application

Adjust the height of the barbell on the Smith machine so that it is 5 cm below your knees. Bend your knees slightly and lean forward, bending at the waist, until the upper body is almost parallel to the floor. Keep your back straight. Hint: head should be up. Grab the bar with a pronated grip (palms facing down) and take it off the racks. The bar of the bar should be in front of you, with your arms extended perpendicular to the torso and the floor. This will be your starting position. Keep your torso still, while exhaling, pull the barbell towards you, bending your elbows. Keep the elbows close to the body, the weight should be supported by the forearms. At the end of the movement, tighten your back muscles and hold this position for a few seconds. While inhaling, slowly lower the bar to the starting position. Complete the required number of repetitions. Attention: refrain from doing this exercise if you have problems with your back or lower back. Make sure that your back is arched at the waist throughout the entire exercise, otherwise you can injure your back. If you have any doubts about the chosen weight, it is better to take less than more weight. Variations: You can also do this exercise using a supinated grip (palms facing you). As an alternative to the Smith machine, you can use a barbell or dumbbells.

How to perform the exercise

10 times
132 kcal
Control your movement and do not rush.
01

Setup

Adjust the bar height in the Smith machine so it is about 5 cm below your knees.

02

Hinge

Bend the knees slightly and hinge forward until the torso is parallel to the floor.

03

Grip

Take the bar with an overhand grip and unhook it from the supports.

04

Start

Hold the bar in straight arms, perpendicular to the floor.

05

Row

Exhale and pull the bar toward you, keeping the elbows close to the body.

06

Return

Squeeze the back at the top, then inhale and slowly lower the bar.

Variants

Beginner
Work with a light weight and extra care.
Middle
Use a moderate weight and squeeze the shoulder blades.
Professional
Increase the weight while keeping the back arched.

Which muscles are working

The main load falls on the lats, mid-back and biceps.

MidbackBroadest back musclesBicepsTrapeziusForearms

Benefits of the exercise

Strength
Builds the lats and mid-back.
Simply
The fixed path makes the technique easier to learn.
Balance
Teaches you to keep the torso still.
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Contraindications

Back or lower back problems.
Rounding the back under load.
Excessive weight at the expense of technique.
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Recommendations

Strength
Do 3–4 sets of 10–12 reps.
Technique
Keep the lower back arched and do not lift the torso.

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