EVP-Z030｜ROW

Product Reviews

Masters Olympia 2023 ChampionHIDETADA YAMAGISHI

With this seated row machine, the first adjustment is the seat height, which can be set according to your body height. The chest support is another key feature—it helps prevent momentum by keeping your chest firmly in place, and it can be adjusted up, down, forward, and backward to match your body size and arm length. When starting the movement, the handles shouldn’t be too easy to grab, otherwise you won’t get enough stretch. Ideally, they should be set farther away—but that can make the initial grip difficult. To solve this, the machine is equipped with a foot pedal that brings the arms closer, making it easier to grip the handles at the starting position. This is especially useful when using lifting straps. The machine also features two different handle angles, allowing you to pull with either a neutral (vertical) grip or a horizontal grip, giving you two variations of the movement. Since the arms move independently, you can train both sides together or perform unilateral, isolateral training one arm at a time. A defining feature of this series is its unique load mechanism. On most plate-loaded machines of this type, the weight moves toward the user in an arc as you pull—meaning the resistance becomes lighter near the contraction. However, thanks to this special design, the weight moves straight up and down instead of in a circular path. As a result, the resistance you feel remains consistent throughout the entire movement. It’s a very well-engineered machine that prevents the load from dropping off and allows you to maintain constant tension from start to finish.