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Wide grip machine row: how to do it

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Wide handles, arms straight

  1. Starting position

    Sit firmly in the machine with your feet on the supports and hold the wide handles with straight arms.

  2. The movement

    Pull the handles toward your chest with your elbows out, then slowly extend your arms again.

Most common mistake

Don't lean back to pull, keep your torso still and drive your elbows back.

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