Cable Low Seated Row Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Equipment
- Cable
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachialis, Infraspinatus, Trapezius, Teres Major, Brachioradialis, Pectoralis Major Sternal Head, Teres Minor, Deltoid Posterior
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Low Cable Row
How to: Cable Low Seated Row
- Sit on the bench with your feet flat on the ground.
- Adjust the cable height if necessary and grasp the handle with both hands.
- Pull the handle towards your lower abdomen, engaging your back muscles.
- Hold for a moment at the peak contraction and then slowly return to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Pulling with the arms instead of using the back muscles.
- Leaning too far forward or backward during the exercise.
- Rushing through the motion without proper control.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights to begin with to master the form.
- Perform the exercise seated on a bench if lower back support is needed.
Tips
- Keep your back straight and avoid rounding your shoulders.
- Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together at the end of the movement.
- Maintain a controlled motion both during the pull and the return.
Cable Low Seated Row Alternatives
Tags
back
strength
cable
latissimus dorsi
trapezius
fitness