Cable Rope Crossover Seated Row Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Equipment
- Cable
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachioradialis, Erector Spinae, Deltoid Posterior, Brachialis, Pectoralis Major Sternal Head, Teres Minor, Trapezius Middle Fibers, Trapezius Lower Fibers, Infraspinatus, Teres Major
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4.8
- Alternate Names
- Cable Seated Row with Rope
How to: Cable Rope Crossover Seated Row
- Sit on the bench of the cable machine with feet planted firmly on the ground.
- Grab the rope with both hands, palms facing each other.
- Pull the rope towards your abdomen, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- Squeeze your back muscles at the end of the movement.
- Slowly release back to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Leaning too far back during the pull.
- Using momentum instead of muscle to complete the row.
- Allowing the shoulders to raise towards the ears.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights to practice form.
- Perform the exercise with one arm at a time if necessary.
Tips
- Keep your back straight throughout the movement.
- Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together at the peak of the row.
- Adjust the cable's height to target different muscle fibers.
Cable Rope Crossover Seated Row Alternatives
Tags
back
strength
cable
row
upper body
muscle building