New Rules of Lifting For Women (NROL4W)

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chubby_checkers
chubby_checkers Posts: 2,354 Member
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While my gym has a nice array of dumbbells, they are rather lacking for weights. For the seated rows, is the seated row machine an acceptable alternative or should I use a variation with dumbbells instead?

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  • jarrettd
    jarrettd Posts: 872 Member
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    Lou Schuler said that the cable station is an exception to the "machines are bad" rule. Seated cable rows are perfectly acceptable.
  • chubby_checkers
    chubby_checkers Posts: 2,354 Member
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    It's just a regular machine, not cable. I used it yesterday but might try something else instead.
  • jarrettd
    jarrettd Posts: 872 Member
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    You can do bent-over rows with dumbbells. Soft knees, flat back, neck neutral, arms hanging to the floor. Pull straight up toward your ribs, letting your elbows go up past your back. You should feel this mainly between your shoulder blades. Have fun!!
  • chubby_checkers
    chubby_checkers Posts: 2,354 Member
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    Thanks! I appreciate the help!

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