Cable Seated Row Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Equipment
- Cable
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachioradialis, Deltoid Posterior, Brachialis, Teres Minor, Trapezius Middle Fibers, Teres Major
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Seated Cable Row
Visualised Target Muscle Groups
Front
Back
How to: Cable Seated Row
- Sit down at a cable row machine or attachment.
- Place your feet on the footrests and grasp the cable with both hands.
- Pull the cable towards your torso, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Slowly return to the starting position while keeping tension on the cable.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Leaning too far back or forward while pulling.
- Using momentum instead of muscle engagement to pull.
- Not fully extending arms at the start of the movement.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights if you are a beginner.
- Perform seated rows with a resistance band for a gentle approach.
Tips
- Keep your back straight and shoulders down during the movement.
- Engage your core to maintain stability.
- Pull with your elbows rather than your hands to better target the back muscles.
Cable Seated Row Alternatives
Tags
back
strength
cable
latissimus dorsi
upper body
resistance training
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