Chest supported incline row is one of my go to exercises when working upper body pull movements. The addition of the bench takes away unnecessary movement and momentum that inevitably makes exercises less effective. In this case, by eliminating chest movement, we increases activation of the rhomboids and increase the force production required by the mid back muscles to lift the weight. The addition of a back extension at the top of the rep creates a tension from the high traps and low back for the ultimate pull exercise.
