Exercise
Smith Machine Narrow-Grip Row
Also known as: smith narrow row, smith machine row narrow grip, smith bent over row close grip
Smith Machine Narrow-Grip Row is a compound exercise for the middle back. Main target: middle back. Also works: lats, biceps and posterior deltoid. Equipment: smith machine.
Muscles worked
How to do it
- Set the Smith machine bar to knee height, grasp it with a narrow overhand grip and hinge forward with a flat back, knees slightly bent.
- Unrack the bar and pull it toward your lower stomach, keeping the elbows close to the body.
- Squeeze the shoulder blades together at the top of the pull.
- Lower the bar under control to arm's length and repeat.
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Alternatives with other equipment
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