Smith Machine Bent-Over Row: Stability and Strength
- Set up for the smith machine bent-over row by lowering the bar on the smith machine all the way and adding the weight you want to use.
- Stand facing the bar and grip the bar with an overhand grip, with your hands wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Stand straight up to take the weight off the machine.
- Straighten your back, bend at the knees slightly, and slowly let the weight down until it's just below your knees. This is the start position.
- Keeping your body fixed, pull the weight up until it almost hits your body.
- Pause, and then slowly lower the bar back to the starting position.
- Repeat for desired reps.
- You must keep your back straight when doing all bent-over back exercises_new! Do not let your back arch. Keeping the head up and eyes looking forwards will help you with this.
- Use a full range of motion on every rep.
- Keep your body still throughout the movement, only your arms should move.
