Equipmentcable
Difficultyintermediate
upper backback
Cable Standing Twist Row (V-Bar)
The cable standing twist row (v-bar) is a compound exercise that targets the upper back while also engaging the biceps and shoulders. It incorporates a twisting motion, which adds a rotational component to the traditional row, enhancing core engagement and coordination.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Attach a v-bar attachment to a cable machine at chest height.
- 2.Stand facing the cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 3.Grasp the v-bar with an overhand grip, palms facing down.
- 4.Take a step back to create tension in the cable.
- 5.Keep your back straight and core engaged throughout the exercise.
- 6.Pull the v-bar towards your torso by retracting your shoulder blades and bending your elbows.
- 7.As you pull, twist your torso to one side, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- 8.Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, feeling the contraction in your upper back.
- 9.Slowly release the tension and return to the starting position, untwisting your torso.
- 10.Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions, alternating the twisting direction with each rep.
Secondary Muscles
bicepsshoulders
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