Cable Front Seated 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, Biceps Brachii, Deltoid Posterior
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Cable Row
How to: Cable Front Seated Row
- Sit on the cable machine with your feet flat on the platform.
- Grab the cable handle with both hands, palms facing each other.
- Pull the handle towards your chest while leaning back slightly.
- Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the end of the movement.
- Slowly return the handle to the starting position and repeat.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum instead of muscle control.
- Not fully extending the arms during each repetition.
- Rounding the shoulders or back.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight to ensure proper form.
- Perform the exercise seated on a more supportive surface if needed.
Tips
- Keep your back straight and core engaged during the exercise.
- Pull the cable handle towards your chest while squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Maintain a controlled motion, focusing on the contraction of your back muscles.
Cable Front Seated Row Alternatives
Tags
back
strength
cable
rowing
upper body
latissimus dorsi