Cable Straight Back Seated Row Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Equipment
- Cable
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachialis, Trapezius Lower Fibers, Infraspinatus, Teres Major, Brachioradialis, Pectoralis Major Sternal Head, Teres Minor, Trapezius Middle Fibers, Deltoid Posterior
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Seated Cable Row
How to: Cable Straight Back Seated Row
- Sit at the cable row station with your feet firmly placed on the footplate.
- Grab the handle with both hands, maintaining a shoulder-width grip.
- Pull the handle towards your torso, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the end of the movement.
- Slowly return to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Leaning back too much during the row.
- Not fully extending the arms at the bottom of the movement.
- Using too much momentum rather than muscle strength.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight to start if new to the exercise.
- Perform the exercise seated with back support if needed.
Tips
- Maintain a straight back throughout the movement to avoid injury.
- Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together at the peak of the row.
- Use controlled movements rather than jerking to ensure proper muscle engagement.
Cable Straight Back Seated Row Alternatives
Tags
back
strength
cable
rowing
muscle
latissimus dorsi