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Smith Machine Reverse Grip Bent Over Row
An underhand-grip row performed in the Smith machine, biasing the lower lats and biceps on a guided bar path.
What this exercise works
- Muscles
- biceps brachii · latissimus dorsi · erector spinae · rhomboids · trapezius
- Goals
- hypertrophy · strength
- Equipment
- Smith machine
- Category
- Strength
- Difficulty
- beginner
Demonstration
Step 1
Step 2
How to perform the movement
- Stand inside a Smith machine and grip the bar with an underhand grip.
- Hinge forward at the hips until your torso is about 45 degrees.
- Keep your back flat and core braced.
- Pull the bar toward your lower abdomen.
- Squeeze your lats and shoulder blades at the top.
- Lower the bar under control and repeat.
Technique cues and common mistakes
- Keep your wrists straight under the underhand grip.
- Drive your elbows back close to your sides.
- Avoid rising out of the hinge to cheat the bar up.