Chest Supported Row
The Chest Supported Row primarily works the Latissimus Dorsi, Rhomboids, Trapezius (Middle), with secondary activation of the Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Teres Major, Teres Minor, Trapezius (Lower) and stabilizer support from the Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Serratus Anterior. It is a barbell compound exercise at intermediate difficulty.
Inclined barbell row with chest supported on incline bench eliminating lower back involvement.
| Equipment | Barbell |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Compound |
| Movement | Horizontal Pull |
| Force | Pull |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Latissimus Dorsi, Rhomboids, Trapezius (Middle) |
| Secondary | Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Teres Major, Teres Minor, Trapezius (Lower) |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Latissimus Dorsi (back)
- Primary Muscle Rhomboids (back)
- Primary Muscle Trapezius (Middle) (back)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Biceps Brachii (Long Head) (biceps)
- Secondary Muscle Teres Major (back)
- Secondary Muscle Teres Minor (back)
- Secondary Muscle Trapezius (Lower) (back)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Pectoralis Major (Sternal) (chest)
- Stabilizer Muscle Serratus Anterior (chest)
Instructions
- Preparation: Grasp barbell with overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart. Execution: Pull weight toward torso, squeezing shoulder blades together. Return to starting position under control. Repeat. Comments: Maintain control throughout movement to fully engage the Latissimus Dorsi, Trapezius (Middle), Rhomboids.
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