upper backmachine

neutral wide grip seated row

neutral wide grip seated row is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

Sit at the row station and grab the handle with a wide neutral grip (palms facing each other).

Step 2

Keep your back straight and pull the handle toward your mid-torso with elbows flared out.

Step 3

Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together at the peak of the movement.

Step 4

Slowly return to the start while maintaining scapular control, avoiding leaning forward.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

upper back

Secondary muscles

rear deltbicepsforearmsrhomboidstraps

Primary body parts

back

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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