Cable Standing Row Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Equipment
- Cable
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachialis, Infraspinatus, Teres Major, Brachioradialis, Teres Minor, Trapezius Middle Fibers, Deltoid Posterior, Trapezius Upper Fibers
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Cable Row
How to: Cable Standing Row
- Stand in front of the cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Grab the handle with both hands, keeping your palms facing each other.
- Start with your arms fully extended in front of you, elbows slightly bent.
- Pull the handle towards your waist, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Pause for a moment at the peak contraction, then slowly return to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Leaning back too far while pulling the weight.
- Allowing the shoulders to round forward.
- Using momentum instead of muscle control to lift.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight if you experience discomfort.
- Perform the exercise seated if standing is difficult.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body during the pull.
- Engage your core to maintain a stable posture.
- Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together at the end of the movement.
Cable Standing Row Alternatives
Tags
back
strength
cable
row
latissimus dorsi
shoulder