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Smith reverse grip bent over row

Intermediate

Smith reverse grip bent over row is a compound smith machine exercise for the upper back, also working the biceps and forearms.

What it works

Primary muscle

Upper back

Also works

BicepsForearms

Equipment
Smith machine
Type
Compound · Pull
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
3 min

How to do it

  1. 1Set up the smith machine with the bar at hip height.
  2. 2Stand facing the bar with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. 3Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight.
  4. 4Grasp the bar with an underhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
  5. 5Pull the bar towards your lower chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  6. 6Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the bar back down to the starting position.
  7. 7Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

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  • Barbell reverse grip bent over rowBarbell
  • Smith bent over rowSmith machine

Easier variations

  • Bodyweight squatting row (with towel)Bodyweight
  • Bodyweight standing close-grip rowBodyweight
  • Bodyweight standing rowBodyweight
  • Bodyweight standing row (with towel)Bodyweight

Harder variations

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  • Barbell one arm bent over rowBarbell
  • Cable one arm bent over rowCable
  • Kettlebell one arm rowKettlebell
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