This month on Trainer Tip Tuesday we will be discussing how to make sure your exercise is both safe and effective while using a row machine. The row machine can be one of the most beneficial pieces of equipment in the gym, but there are a number of ways to make using this machine less than worthwhile. Today, we want to talk to you about your shoulder position while you are doing the row and how that can change the muscles involved in the exercise as well as the potential stresses on your joints.
Most people just haphazardly choose their shoulder position when they do a row and don’t think twice about it. There are very specific adaptations that can occur from doing a row with different shoulder positions, though, so it would be in your best interest to learn how to strategically choose which shoulder position you would like.
We have some considerations we recommend you taking if you are wanting to use a seated row machine, as well as some ways to troubleshoot potential issues that may come up with your shoulders when doing this exercise.
Check out all of the details in this week’s episode of Trainer Tip Tuesday, and be sure to tune back in next week as we discuss another aspect to consider when using the seated row machine.