fitubaSeated machine row
Back · machine. Rest your chest on the pad and drive your elbows back without leaving it.
Main muscle: Back
Also works: biceps · traps
Equipment: machine
Typical: 3–4 sets of 6–12. For strength, 3–6 with solid form and long rests.
How to do it
- Rest your chest on the pad and drive your elbows back without leaving it.
- Set the seat so the handles are at chest height.
- Squeeze your shoulder blades at the end and straighten your arms without losing your posture.
Common mistakes
- Pulling your chest off the pad to use momentum.
- Shrugging your shoulders as you pull.
- Letting the weight drop as you straighten your arms.
Alternative
No equipment, or want to switch it up: Seated cable row.
Log it in one message
Type or say: “Did 3x10 machine row on level 6.”
Fituba logs the weights session and its points; in Train you can add sets, reps and load to compare your strength progress. Sample wording, not a prescription.FAQ
What muscles does the seated machine row work?
Main: back. Also working: biceps and traps.
How many sets and reps of machine row?
Typical: 3–4 sets of 6–12. For strength, 3–6 with solid form and long rests. Adjust the load so you finish every set with good form; the load is the machine's number.
How do I log machine row in Fituba?
In your account, open Train, pick Machine row and add its sets, reps and load; or type “Did 3x10 machine row on level 6” and Fituba logs your weights session.
Sources and limits
Original Fituba copy based on standard technique guides (StrengthLog · Back). General education: the demo and these notes don't assess your form, mobility or the right load for you; for individual coaching, see a trainer.
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