Equipmentcable
Difficultyintermediate
upper backback
Cable Floor Seated Wide-Grip Row
The cable floor seated wide-grip row is a strength exercise targeting the upper back, performed seated on the floor using a cable machine. It emphasizes scapular retraction and upper back engagement, with secondary activation of the biceps and forearms.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Sit on the floor with your legs extended and your back straight.
- 2.Attach a cable handle to a low pulley and position the cable machine behind you.
- 3.Grasp the handle with a wide overhand grip, palms facing down.
- 4.Lean back slightly, keeping your back straight and your chest lifted.
- 5.Pull the handle towards your waist, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- 6.Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly release the handle back to the starting position.
- 7.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
bicepsforearms
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