Exercises and muscles targeted

Exercise	Muscles Targeted
Low Row — Narrow Neutral Grip	Latissimus Dorsi — Lower Fibres (low angle maximises lower lat engagement, primary), Teres Major (primary), Rhomboids (secondary), Biceps Brachii (secondary), Rear Deltoid (secondary), Erector Spinae (stabiliser)
Low Row — Wide Overhand Grip	Rhomboids (primary), Middle and Lower Trapezius (primary), Latissimus Dorsi (secondary), Rear Deltoid (secondary), Infraspinatus (secondary)
Low Row — Wide Underhand Grip	Latissimus Dorsi (supinated grip increases lat engagement, primary), Biceps Brachii (increased contribution in supinated position, secondary), Rhomboids, Teres Major (secondary)
Low Row — Isometric Hold (peak retraction)	Rhomboids (sustained isometric scapular retraction), Middle and Lower Trapezius (primary), Rear Deltoid, Teres Minor (stabiliser), Erector Spinae (isometric throughout)
Low Row — Slow Eccentric (controlled return)	Latissimus Dorsi (eccentric stretch through full protraction, lower fibres), Rhomboids (eccentric), Biceps Brachii (eccentric), Rear Deltoid, Erector Spinae (stabiliser)

The low angle pull of the DSH004 changes the effective recruitment pattern within the latissimus dorsi compared to standard mid-height rows. When the arms pull from a low-to-high direction the lower lat fibres that create the waistline-to-lat visual taper are most actively recruited, which is why the low row is used specifically for lower lat development in serious physique programmes. Pairing the DSH004 with a mid-height seated row and a vertical pulldown covers the full lat from its lowest to highest fibres through three meaningfully different pulling planes.

Who this machine is built for

Serious Home Gym Builders
A low row at 661 lb bilateral capacity uses the same plates as the rest of your setup and delivers a pulling angle that a cable machine attachment alternative cannot replicate at the same load ceiling. The DSH004's 61.0" × 50.4" footprint sits alongside a pulldown machine or rack without excessive floor space demand, and the gas spring seat means the machine is ready for a new user in seconds rather than requiring pin adjustment between sessions.

Bodybuilders and Physique Athletes
Lower lat development is the specific aesthetic goal the low row serves. The lower lat fibres create the waistline-to-lat visual taper that distinguishes a truly developed back from one that is wide at the top but lacks depth toward the lower torso. These fibres are undertrained on standard mid-height rows and pulldowns. The DSH004 specifically targets them through the low pull angle, and the grip variety on the multi-angle handle lets a bodybuilder rotate between narrow neutral sets for maximum lower lat isolation and wide overhand sets for complementary rhomboid and trapezius thickness within the same back session.

Powerlifters and Strength Athletes
Low lat and lower back engagement during the pulling phase of competition deadlifts benefits directly from targeted low-angle rowing volume. The DSH004 allows this to be accumulated at heavy bilateral loads without the lower back being a limiting factor, since the chest pad keeps the torso supported throughout the set.

Commercial Gym Owners and Operators
A dedicated low row machine covers a pulling angle that no other back machine on a standard commercial floor replicates. Members who train back seriously look for it because they know the low pull angle produces lower lat development that mid-height rows cannot. The DSH004's matte black DSH series finish and 661 lb bilateral capacity signal a premium facility tier. Weight storage on four additional horns keeps plates organised directly on the machine rather than on a separate rack.

Private Personal Training Studios
The pneumatic seat lets a trainer set up clients of different heights instantly without interrupting session momentum, and the chest pad creates a self-correcting torso position that removes the trunk stability coaching burden during the row. This lets the trainer focus entirely on elbow path, grip position, and scapular retraction cues that make the difference between a productive low row and wasted effort.

University and College Athletic Departments
Low-angle horizontal pulling trains the lower lat and posterior shoulder in a direction that transfers to swimming acceleration, rowing sport mechanics, and the pulling components of throwing. The 661 lb bilateral capacity covers the full strength range of collegiate athletes, and the multi-grip handle provides training variety within team sessions without requiring machine changes.

How to setup and use

Setting Up the DSH004 Low Row

Load Olympic plates evenly onto both weight horns, keeping amounts identical on each side for bilateral balance.
Sit in the seat and use the gas spring pneumatic adjustment to raise or lower the seat until your chest rests naturally against the chest pad with arms fully extended to the handles without reaching or hunching.
Plant both feet firmly on the left and right pedal footplates with a stable, grounded stance that allows you to push against the footplates during the pull.
Select your grip orientation from the multi-angle handle assembly: narrow neutral for lower lat emphasis, wide overhand for rhomboid and trapezius emphasis, or wide underhand for increased lat and bicep contribution.
Confirm the chest pad contact is comfortable and consistent before beginning the set.
Pair with Dynasty Fitness Urethane Grip Plates for a clean plate-loading setup that protects the weight horns and complements the matte black frame.

Performing the Exercise

From the fully extended starting position with the low-angle pull path aligned and both arms stretched forward, initiate the row by driving the elbows back and downward rather than simply bending the arms.
Pull until the handles reach the lower torso or hip area, where the lower lat reaches full contraction, squeezing the shoulder blades together at peak position.
Hold the peak retracted position for one to two seconds before beginning the return.
Extend the arms back to the starting position under control over at least two seconds, allowing the back muscles to fully lengthen before the next rep.
Keep the chest in full contact with the pad throughout every rep — lifting the chest off the pad indicates the load is too heavy or the torso is compensating.
After the final rep, return to the fully extended position before releasing the chest from the pad and dismounting.

Owner's Manual

Access the complete assembly guide, parts list, and maintenance schedule below.

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Returns: Free within 30 days of delivery. Items must be in original condition and packaging. Refunds processed within 5 business days of return receipt.

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The Dynasty Fitness DSH004 Low Row is a plate-loaded back machine that trains the latissimus dorsi, rhomboids, and trapezius through a low-angle horizontal pull specifically targeting the lower lat fibres and overall back thickness that a standard mid-height seated row does not reach as directly. The multi-grip handle assembly covers wide, narrow, overhand, and neutral orientations from a single station, and a gas spring pneumatic seat adjusts instantly to position users of any height correctly relative to the chest pad. Built from PT60×120×2.5mm commercial steel with a 661 lb bilateral load capacity across two independent weight horns, the DSH004 delivers the low pulling angle that elite bodybuilders and strength athletes use to develop the lower lat sweep and mid-back density that complete back development requires. It is built for commercial gyms, high-end training studios, and serious home gym setups where a dedicated low-angle pulling station is a programming priority.

Plate-loaded low row machine with a 661 lb bilateral load capacity that targets lower lat fibres and mid-back thickness through a low-angle pull that standard mid-height seated rows do not replicate
Multi-grip handle system covers wide, narrow, overhand, and neutral positions from one station so both lat width and back thickness can be trained without swapping attachments between sets
Gas spring pneumatic seat adjusts instantly with one hand to position any user correctly relative to the chest pad, eliminating indexed pin delays between members in a commercial setting
Ergonomically engineered arm path follows the natural shoulder joint motion and muscle fibre direction of the back so the pull feels smooth and loads the target muscles through the full intended range

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Exercises and muscles targeted

Exercise	Muscles Targeted
Low Row — Narrow Neutral Grip	Latissimus Dorsi — Lower Fibres (low angle maximises lower lat engagement, primary), Teres Major (primary), Rhomboids (secondary), Biceps Brachii (secondary), Rear Deltoid (secondary), Erector Spinae (stabiliser)
Low Row — Wide Overhand Grip	Rhomboids (primary), Middle and Lower Trapezius (primary), Latissimus Dorsi (secondary), Rear Deltoid (secondary), Infraspinatus (secondary)
Low Row — Wide Underhand Grip	Latissimus Dorsi (supinated grip increases lat engagement, primary), Biceps Brachii (increased contribution in supinated position, secondary), Rhomboids, Teres Major (secondary)
Low Row — Isometric Hold (peak retraction)	Rhomboids (sustained isometric scapular retraction), Middle and Lower Trapezius (primary), Rear Deltoid, Teres Minor (stabiliser), Erector Spinae (isometric throughout)
Low Row — Slow Eccentric (controlled return)	Latissimus Dorsi (eccentric stretch through full protraction, lower fibres), Rhomboids (eccentric), Biceps Brachii (eccentric), Rear Deltoid, Erector Spinae (stabiliser)

Who this machine is built for

How to setup and use

Setting Up the DSH004 Low Row

Load Olympic plates evenly onto both weight horns, keeping amounts identical on each side for bilateral balance.
Sit in the seat and use the gas spring pneumatic adjustment to raise or lower the seat until your chest rests naturally against the chest pad with arms fully extended to the handles without reaching or hunching.
Plant both feet firmly on the left and right pedal footplates with a stable, grounded stance that allows you to push against the footplates during the pull.
Select your grip orientation from the multi-angle handle assembly: narrow neutral for lower lat emphasis, wide overhand for rhomboid and trapezius emphasis, or wide underhand for increased lat and bicep contribution.
Confirm the chest pad contact is comfortable and consistent before beginning the set.
Pair with Dynasty Fitness Urethane Grip Plates for a clean plate-loading setup that protects the weight horns and complements the matte black frame.

Performing the Exercise

From the fully extended starting position with the low-angle pull path aligned and both arms stretched forward, initiate the row by driving the elbows back and downward rather than simply bending the arms.
Pull until the handles reach the lower torso or hip area, where the lower lat reaches full contraction, squeezing the shoulder blades together at peak position.
Hold the peak retracted position for one to two seconds before beginning the return.
Extend the arms back to the starting position under control over at least two seconds, allowing the back muscles to fully lengthen before the next rep.
Keep the chest in full contact with the pad throughout every rep — lifting the chest off the pad indicates the load is too heavy or the torso is compensating.
After the final rep, return to the fully extended position before releasing the chest from the pad and dismounting.

Owner's Manual

Access the complete assembly guide, parts list, and maintenance schedule below.

Download Owners Manual

Shipping & Delivery

All Dynasty Fitness equipment ships free across the 48 contiguous US states via freight carrier. If the product description says preorder, we'll send you an estimated delivery date via email.

Returns: Free within 30 days of delivery. Items must be in original condition and packaging. Refunds processed within 5 business days of return receipt.

Questions? Contact our team at:
📧Email: info@thedynastyfitness.com
📞Call: +1 (213)-584-0858

Need a buying guide?

Looking for one to one support before making final decision?
Feel free to contact us. Our expert support team would love to assist you.

Need Installation Help?

We have partnered with another company to help provide installation around the country. Please use the link below to see the price per machine for installation
See Installation Rates

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Low Row DSH004

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Key Features

Low-Angle Bilateral Pulling Path for Lower Lat Development

The DSH004's arm pivot and weight horn geometry position the resistance below the standard mid-height row angle, directing the pull from a low-to-high path that recruits the lower fibres of the latissimus dorsi more directly than a horizontal or slightly downward pull angle. This is the specific pulling plane that bodybuilders use to develop the lower lat sweep that creates the V-taper appearance when viewed from the front and from behind. Unlike mid-height seated rows where the lat is recruited broadly but the lower fibres receive less targeted emphasis, the DSH004's low angle isolates this region as the primary driver of the movement.

Multi-Angle Grip Handle Assembly

The adjustable handle assembly provides grip positions covering wide, narrow, overhand, underhand, and neutral orientations without requiring attachment changes between sets. The handle pivot shaft and torsion spring allow the grip position to be adjusted through the assembly mechanism and locked in position before loading begins. Wide overhand grip drives scapular retraction and loads the rhomboids and mid-trapezius. Narrow neutral grip keeps the elbows close and maximises lower lat engagement. Unlike a fixed single-grip low row station that commits the user to one muscle emphasis, the DSH004 covers both back width and thickness stimulus from the same machine.

Gas Spring Pneumatic Seat with Chest Pad

The seat adjusts through a gas spring assembly that releases and holds at any position within its range with a single-handed lever, providing infinite height adjustment without indexed pin positions. This allows the user to place the chest precisely against the pad at the height where the arms can extend fully and the low pull angle is correctly oriented through the shoulder joint. The chest pad provides anterior torso support that keeps the lumbar spine neutral during heavy bilateral pulls, preventing the forward trunk lean that would otherwise allow the lower back to assist the movement and reduce isolation quality. Unlike a fixed-height seat that approximates the correct position, the gas spring system finds it precisely for every user.

Bilateral Weight Horns on Ball Bearing Arm Pivot

Two independent weight horns carry Olympic plates on each side of the machine, connected through arm pivot axles running on four ball bearings that allow the arm assembly to travel through the low row arc with consistent, low-friction motion. The bilateral horn design distributes the total plate load symmetrically across both arms, maintaining a balanced resistance through the full pull rather than creating a lateral torque that would require the user to compensate. Snap springs secure the arm assembly at the starting position when unloaded. Four additional weight storage horns on the upright frame keep spare plates organised directly on the machine.

PT60×120×2.5mm Frame with Adjustable Foot

The main frame uses PT60×120×2.5mm rectangular steel tubing throughout, providing the structural rigidity needed to handle 661 lbs of bilateral plate load through a low pulling angle without frame flex. The 120mm section depth resists the bending forces generated when heavy bilateral loads are pulled against the chest pad and footplate resistance simultaneously. An adjustable levelling foot allows the machine to be set level on uneven gym flooring, which ensures the bilateral arm assembly tracks symmetrically through the row arc. Unlike lighter-spec machines where frame movement under maximum load creates instability, the DSH004 remains rigid across its full load capacity.

Product Information
Product Name	Low Row
Model	DSH004
Series	DSH Plate Loaded Series
Product Type	Plate-Loaded Low Row Machine
Primary Function	Bilateral low-angle horizontal row — lower lat and mid-back development
Target Muscles	Latissimus Dorsi — lower fibres (primary), Rhomboids, Trapezius, Teres Major (primary), Biceps Brachii, Rear Deltoid (secondary)
Grade	Commercial
Colour	Matte Black
Dimensions and Weight
Length	61.0 in (155.0 cm)
Width	50.4 in (128.0 cm)
Height	67.3 in (171.0 cm)
Net Weight	289 lbs (131 kg)
Load Capacity
Maximum Load Capacity	661 lbs (300 kg) — 330 lbs (150 kg) per side
Loading System	Plate-loaded — Olympic plates, dual weight horns
Additional Plate Storage	4 storage horns on upright frame
Adjustability
Seat Adjustment	Gas spring pneumatic — infinite, single-hand, tool-free
Handle Grip Options	Wide, narrow, overhand, underhand, neutral
Frame and Construction
Main Frame Tubing	PT60×120×2.5mm rectangular steel
Arm Pivot Bearings	Ball bearings x4
Arm Travel System	Inner and outer slides with 3 rollers
Chest Pad	Ergonomic contoured chest pad — anterior torso support
Footplates	Left and right independent pedals — bilateral stance
Finish	Matte black powder coat
Levelling Foot	1 x adjustable foot
Indoor Use Only	Yes

Q: What is the difference between a low row and a standard seated row for back training?
A: The low row pulls from below the standard horizontal angle, which specifically recruits the lower fibres of the latissimus dorsi that create the V-taper sweep toward the waist. A standard mid-height seated row trains the lat more broadly and emphasises the mid-back rhomboids and trapezius more equally. The two angles are genuinely complementary — combining both in a programme covers the full lat from lower to upper fibres far more effectively than either alone.

Q: Which grip should I start with?
A: Start with narrow neutral grip to establish the movement pattern. This grip keeps the elbows close to the body and places maximum load on the lower lat fibres, which is the primary reason to choose the low row over other back machines. Once the movement feels natural, rotate wide overhand grip into your programme for rhomboid and trapezius emphasis.

Q: How do I set the correct seat height?
A: The correct seat height places your chest flat against the pad with both arms fully extended to the handles without reaching forward. The pull path should feel naturally directed slightly upward from the handles to your lower torso. Use the gas spring adjustment to fine-tune until the chest pad contact and the pull angle both feel aligned before selecting a working weight.

Q: Does loading need to be equal on both sides?
A: Yes, always. Load the same plate amount on each weight horn. Asymmetric loading creates a lateral torque on the arm pivot that produces an uneven pull path and places unintended mechanical stress on the frame. Use the Dynasty Fitness Urethane Grip Plate Set to load both sides in matched increments across the full range from warm-up to working weight.

Q: Is 661 lbs enough for advanced lifters?
A: More than enough for any back rowing programme. Even elite bodybuilders and powerlifters rarely approach this capacity on a machine row, where the lat is the limiting factor at loads well below the frame maximum. The 661 lb ceiling exists so the frame handles the most demanding commercial use over years, not because training loads are expected to approach it.

Q: What Dynasty Fitness machines pair with the DSH004 for complete back development?
A: The DSH004 covers the low-angle pull for lower lat development. Pair it with the Seated Row DSH005 for the mid-angle horizontal row, the High Row DSH027 for the high-to-low pull pattern, and the Lat Pulldown DSH006 for vertical pulldown width. The Pullover DSH035 adds shoulder extension lat isolation that none of the row machines replicate. These five together cover every major back pulling plane from dedicated equipment.

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