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Last updated March 2, 2026
LatsLower BackTeres MajorTrapezius
Row - Iso-Lateral, Neutral Grip, Seated
Grip the handles with palms facing each other. Pull your elbows back as far as possible, squeezing your mid-back. Don't shrug your shoulders.
Quick facts
- Level
- Beginner
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Force
- Pull
- Type
- Strength
- Injury Risk
- Low
- Hypertrophy
- Very High
- Calorie Burn
- Medium-High
Muscle focus
Primary and secondary muscle groups targeted by this movement.
Primary
Lats
Secondary
Mid Traps
Equipment & setup
What you need and how to position yourself before starting.
Equipment
Leverage Machine
Movement pattern
Bilateral
Posture
Seated
Tracking parameters
repsweight
Step-by-step instructions
Follow these cues to master proper technique and stay safe through every rep.
- Step 1Setup
- Sit down on the seated row machine with your feet placed securely on the footrests.
- Adjust the seat height so that your knees are slightly bent and your feet are flat on the platform.
- Step 2Grab the Handles
- Reach for the neutral grip handles with your palms facing each other.
- Ensure that your arms are fully extended and your shoulders are relaxed.
- Step 3Position Your Body
- Sit up straight with your back against the pad, keeping your core engaged.
- Retract your shoulder blades and maintain a neutral spine throughout the exercise.
- Step 4Pull the Handles
- Pull the handles towards your torso by bending your elbows and squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Keep your elbows close to your body as you pull.
- Step 5Return to Start
- Slowly extend your arms back to the starting position, maintaining control of the movement.
- Ensure that you do not lean forward or backward during this motion.
- Step 6Repeat
- Continue to pull and return the handles for the desired number of repetitions.
- Focus on maintaining proper form with each rep.
- Step 7Finish the Exercise
- After completing your reps, carefully place the handles back on the machine.
- Stand up slowly, ensuring you maintain your balance as you exit the machine.
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