Equipmentcable
Difficultybeginner
upper backback
Cable Seated Wide-Grip Row
The cable seated wide-grip row is a strength exercise targeting the upper back. It involves pulling a cable handle with a wide grip while seated, focusing on squeezing the shoulder blades together to engage the upper back muscles.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Sit on the cable row machine with your feet flat on the footrests and your knees slightly bent.
- 2.Grasp the handle with a wide overhand grip, palms facing down.
- 3.Keep your back straight and lean slightly forward from the hips.
- 4.Pull the handle towards your lower chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- 5.Pause for a moment at the peak of the contraction.
- 6.Slowly release the handle back to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
- 7.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
bicepsforearms
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