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Chest-Supported Row

Lying chest-down on an incline bench takes the spine out of the equation entirely, so you can build the postural back muscles with zero spinal load.

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How to dose it

Sets
3
Reps
10–12
Intensity
RPE 6
Rest
60 s

Bone load

Spine
Hip
Wrist

Equipment

dumbbellbench

Set up

  1. 1Chest supported on an incline bench, dumbbells hanging down.

Do this

  • Row to the lower ribs
  • Squeeze the shoulder blades together
  • Lower slowly

Avoid this

  • Yanking the weights
  • Lifting the chest off the bench

Safety

The most spine-protective row — ideal for beginners and anyone with back sensitivity.

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