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Chest-supported row

Keep chest against the pad and row without swinging.

Chest-supported row — illustrative movement reference

Target muscles

Lats, rhomboids, mid-back and biceps

Setup

Begin with a stable trunk and let the shoulder blades move naturally.

Perform the move

Keep chest against the pad and row without swinging. Return slowly to the starting position. Keep breathing and stop if the movement causes pain.

Why use it?

Build pulling strength and balance pressing work.

Common mistake

Shrugging shoulders

Alternative

One-arm row

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Use the setup, movement, common mistake and easier option above. A selected external demonstration for this exact variation has not been added yet.

Exercise within a comfortable range. Stop if a movement causes pain.

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