Seated Machine Row: Muscles Worked & Technique

Muscles Worked in Seated Machine Rows

Primary muscles worked:

• Lats
• Trapezius
• Rear Deltoids

Secondary muscles worked:

• Biceps
• Forearm Flexors
• Rotator Cuff

How to Do Seated Machine Rows

• Adjust the machine to the correct settings, and sit down in the starting position.
• Inhale and pull the handles towards you, as far as possible.
• Exhale and slowly return the handles to the starting position again.

Commentary

Machine row is a stable exercise for your pulling muscles, which means that you don’t have to think about balance or trajectory, but can focus on getting contact with the right muscles.