Cable Floor 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
- Seated Cable Row (Wide Grip)
How to: Cable Floor Seated Wide grip Row
- Sit down on the floor facing the cable machine.
- Place your feet on the footplate and adjust the cable pulley to a low position.
- Grasp the handles with a wide grip, keeping your arms extended.
- Pull the handles towards your torso while keeping your back straight.
- Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the peak of the movement.
- Slowly return to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Leaning back too far during the row.
- Using momentum instead of muscle to pull the weights.
- Failing to keep the elbows close to the body.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight to maintain form.
- Perform the row seated on an exercise ball for added stability.
Tips
- Ensure your back is straight to prevent injury.
- Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together at the end of the movement.
- Control the weight during both the pulling and releasing phases.
Cable Floor Seated Wide grip Row Alternatives
Tags
back
latissimus dorsi
strength
cable
rowing
shoulders