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    Cable Seated Row Exercise Guide

    Cable Seated Row demonstration

    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

    How to: Cable Seated Row

    1. Sit down at a cable row machine or attachment.
    2. Place your feet on the footrests and grasp the cable with both hands.
    3. Pull the cable towards your torso, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
    4. Slowly return to the starting position while keeping tension on the cable.
    5. 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

    Cable High Row (kneeling rope attachment)

    Cable High Row (kneeling rope attachment)

    Body Part: Back

    Cable Seated Row with V bar

    Cable Seated Row with V bar

    Body Part: Back

    Tags

    back
    strength
    cable
    latissimus dorsi
    upper body
    resistance training

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