Cable Standing Close Grip Row Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Back
- Equipment
- Cable
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Back
- Secondary Muscles
- Deltoid Posterior, Brachialis, Brachioradialis, Biceps Brachii
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4.5
- Alternate Names
- Close Grip Cable Row
How to: Cable Standing Close Grip Row
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, facing the cable machine.
- Attach the close grip handle and set the weight appropriately.
- Grab the handle with both hands, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- Pull the handle towards your hips, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Slowly return to the starting position, maintaining control over the weight.
Common Mistakes
- Using too much weight which can lead to improper form.
- Failing to engage the back muscles and relying on arm strength.
- Rounding the shoulders instead of keeping them pulled back.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight to reduce strain.
- Perform the exercise seated to minimize lower back stress.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged to stabilize your torso during the movement.
- Maintain a neutral spine and avoid rounding your back.
- Control the speed of both the pulling and the releasing phase.
Cable Standing Close Grip Row Alternatives
Tags
back
strength
cable
rowing
upper body
muscle building