Cable Rope Seated Row Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Equipment
- Cable
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachioradialis, 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
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Cable Row, Seated Cable Row
How to: Cable Rope Seated Row
- Sit on the cable machine, placing your feet on the platform and knees slightly bent.
- Grab the handles with both hands, palms facing each other.
- Pull the handles towards your torso, keeping your elbows close to your sides.
- Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the end of the movement.
- Slowly extend your arms back to the starting position and repeat.
Common Mistakes
- Rounding the back during the row.
- Using momentum instead of engaging the muscles.
- Pulling the handles too far back without proper form.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight to allow for a full range of motion.
- Perform the exercise with one arm at a time if needed.
Tips
- Maintain a straight back during the movement.
- Focus on squeezing the shoulder blades together at the end of the row.
- Adjust the weight to ensure you can perform the exercise with good form.
Cable Rope Seated Row Alternatives
Tags
back
strength
latissimus dorsi
cable machine
upper body
row