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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Lats

Equipment Required

Cable Machine

Experience Level

Beginner

Force Type

Pull

Secondary Muscles

Middle Back, Biceps

Exercise Description

The machine row builds a strong, wide back while working your biceps. It's perfect for beginners since the machine keeps you stable and helps you nail proper form.

How To

1. Sit on the machine row with your chest against the pad and grab the handles with both hands. 2. Keep your shoulders back and core tight before starting the machine row movement. 3. Pull the handles toward your lower chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together. 4. Hold for one second at the top, feeling your back muscles work. 5. Slowly return to the starting position with control, keeping tension in your lats.

Form Tips

• Keep your chest pressed against the pad during the entire machine row to maintain proper posture. • Pull with your back muscles, not just your arms - imagine squeezing a pencil between your shoulder blades. • Don't let the weight stack touch between reps to keep constant tension on your muscles. • Focus on the machine row's controlled movement - two seconds up, one second hold, three seconds down.

Common Mistakes

• Using too much weight and letting momentum take over instead of controlled machine row movement. • Hunching your shoulders forward or letting your chest come off the pad during the pull. • Pulling too high toward your neck instead of toward your lower chest where the machine row works best.

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