Cable Seated Row demonstration
Equipmentcable
Difficultybeginner
upper backback

Cable Seated Row

The cable seated row is a strength exercise that targets the upper back, with secondary emphasis on the biceps and forearms. It is performed using a cable row machine and involves pulling handles towards the torso while maintaining a straight back and squeezing the shoulder blades together.

Step-by-Step Form & Technique

  1. 1.Sit on the cable row machine with your feet flat on the footrests and your knees slightly bent.
  2. 2.Grasp the handles with an overhand grip, keeping your back straight and your shoulders relaxed.
  3. 3.Pull the handles towards your body, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  4. 4.Pause for a moment at the peak of the movement, then slowly release the handles back to the starting position.
  5. 5.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Secondary Muscles

bicepsforearms

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