Cable Reverse grip Straight Back Seated High 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
- Alternate Names
- Cable Seated High Row
Visualised Target Muscle Groups
Front
Back
How to: Cable Reverse grip Straight Back Seated High Row
- Sit down on a high row machine with your feet flat on the floor, and grasp the handles with a reverse grip.
- Keep your shoulders down and back, and your back straight.
- Pull the handles towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Pause for a moment, then slowly release the handles back to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Using too much weight, compromising form.
- Not engaging the core during the exercise.
- Failing to control the movement on the way back.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight to ensure proper form.
- Perform the exercise seated on a stability ball for added stability.
Tips
- Keep your back straight and avoid rounding your shoulders.
- Breathe out when pulling the cable towards you, and breathe in as you let it back.
- Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together at the end of the movement.
Cable Reverse grip Straight Back Seated High Row Alternatives
Tags
back
strength
cable
exercise
pull
upper body
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