Cable Seated Row with V bar Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Equipment
- Cable
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Secondary Muscles
- Deltoid Posterior, Trapezius Lower Fibers, Teres Major, Infraspinatus, Trapezius Middle Fibers, Teres Minor, Brachioradialis, Brachialis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Cable V Bar Row
Visualised Target Muscle Groups
Front
Back
How to: Cable Seated Row with V bar
- Sit at the cable machine and attach the V bar to the cable at the lowest setting.
- Adjust the seat height if necessary.
- Grab the V bar with both hands, palms facing each other.
- Sit up straight and pull the bar towards your abdomen while squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Slowly extend your arms back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Hunching the back during the row.
- Using momentum instead of controlled movement.
- Letting the elbows flare too much outward.
Modifications
- Use lighter weight to maintain proper form.
- Perform seated rows with a single arm using the cable for better control.
Tips
- Keep your back straight throughout the movement.
- Focus on pulling with your back muscles, not just your arms.
- Ensure the V bar is close to your body for optimal tension.
Cable Seated Row with V bar Alternatives
Tags
strength
back
cable
rows
latissimus dorsi
trapezius
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