Cable Seated Row (Bent bar) Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Back
- Equipment
- Cable
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Back
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachioradialis, Deltoid Posterior, Brachialis, Pectoralis Major Sternal Head, Biceps, Shoulders
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Bent Bar Seated Row
How to: Cable Seated Row (Bent bar)
- Sit at the cable row station with your feet flat on the platform.
- Grasp the bent bar attachment with both hands, palms facing each other.
- While keeping your back straight, pull the bar towards your torso, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Slowly return to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum to pull the weight.
- Allowing the shoulders to shrug up towards the ears.
- Not fully extending the arms at the starting position.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights if you are a beginner.
- Perform the exercise seated on a bench with back support.
Tips
- Sit upright with your back straight to avoid strain.
- Keep your elbows close to your body while pulling.
- Engage your back muscles without jerking the weight.
Cable Seated Row (Bent bar) Alternatives
Tags
back
strength
cable
row
upper body
pull