cable incline bench row - elite variation

A back exercise targeting the upper back, performed with cable.

cable incline bench row - elite variation demonstration
cable incline bench row - elite variation — demonstration

Body part

Back

Equipment

Cable

Target muscles

Upper Back

Secondary muscles

Biceps, Rear Deltoids

How to do cable incline bench row - elite variation

  1. Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle and attach a cable handle to the low pulley.

  2. Sit on the bench facing the cable machine with your feet flat on the floor and your knees slightly bent.

  3. Grasp the cable handle with an overhand grip and extend your arms fully in front of you. Perform with elite intensity.

  4. Lean forward from your hips while keeping your back straight and your core engaged.

  5. Pull the cable handle towards your chest by retracting your shoulder blades and bending your elbows.

  6. Squeeze your back muscles at the top of the movement, then slowly extend your arms back to the starting position.

  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Upper Back

Secondary

BicepsRear Deltoids

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