Cable High Row (kneeling, rope attachment) 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
- Kneeling Cable Row
How to: Cable High Row (kneeling, rope attachment)
- Kneel in front of the cable machine and grab the rope attachment with both hands.
- Keep your knees and feet firmly on the ground.
- Pull the rope attachment towards your lower chest while keeping your elbows close to your body.
- Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the peak of the movement.
- Slowly return to the starting position and repeat.
Common Mistakes
- Using too much weight, leading to poor form.
- Not engaging the core, which affects balance.
- Pulling the cable with the arms instead of the back.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise seated for additional support.
- Use a resistance band instead of a cable for lower resistance.
Tips
- Engage your core to maintain balance while kneeling.
- Keep your back straight throughout the movement.
- Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together as you pull.
Cable High Row (kneeling, rope attachment) Alternatives
Tags
back
strength
cable
kneeling
core
exercise