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Seal row: how to do it

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Lie face down on a raised bench

  1. Starting position

    Lie face down on a raised flat bench, plant your feet firmly and grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width.

  2. The movement

    Pull the bar toward the underside of the bench at your chest, then lower it until your arms are straight.

Most common mistake

Don't lift your chest off the bench, keep your body still and drive your elbows back.

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