A back exercise performed on a machine using a wide grip to target the upper back muscles and improve shoulder stability.
Sit in the rowing machine with your chest against the pad and grasp the handles with a wide grip. Pull the handles toward your chest by bending your elbows and squeezing your shoulder blades together. Return to the starting position with control.
Begin seated in the machine with chest against the pad, arms extended and holding the handles with a wide grip.
Return to the starting position with arms fully extended, maintaining control throughout the movement.
Pull handles to your chest, squeeze your shoulder blades, keep your back straight, control the movement
Using momentum, not maintaining proper posture, allowing elbows to flare out, rushing the movement
Increase weight, add pause at peak contraction, perform single-arm variations, or add resistance bands.
Reduce weight, perform with dumbbells first, or use lighter resistance bands.
Stop if you experience pain in the shoulders, elbows, or lower back. Maintain proper form to avoid shoulder strain. Focus on controlled movement rather than heavy weight.