Cable Decline Seated Wide Grip Row Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Equipment
- Cable
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachialis, Trapezius Lower Fibers, Infraspinatus, Teres Major, Brachioradialis, Teres Minor, Trapezius Middle Fibers, Deltoid Posterior
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Cable Seated Wide Grip Row
How to: Cable Decline Seated Wide Grip Row
- Adjust the seat height of the cable machine to ensure your feet are flat on the ground.
- Grab the handles with a wide grip and sit with your back straight.
- Begin with your arms extended forward and pull the handles towards your torso, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Pause for a moment at the end of the movement before slowly returning to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Rounding the back during the pull.
- Not fully extending the arms at the start of the movement.
- Using momentum to pull the weight rather than controlled movement.
Modifications
- Use lighter resistance to start and focus on form.
- Perform the exercise seated on a stability ball for increased support.
Tips
- Keep your back straight and avoid rounding your shoulders.
- Engage your core to stabilize your posture during the row.
- Pull with your elbows rather than your hands to engage the back muscles effectively.
Cable Decline Seated Wide Grip Row Alternatives
Tags
back
strength
cable
row
posterior chain
upper body