smith reverse grip bent over row
smith reverse grip bent over row is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1
Set up the smith machine with the bar at hip height.
Step 2
Stand facing the bar with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Step 3
Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight.
Step 4
Grasp the bar with an underhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
Step 5
Pull the bar towards your lower chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
Step 6
Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the bar back down to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
Primary body parts
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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