cable rope crossover seated row

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

cable rope crossover seated row demonstration
cable rope crossover seated row — demonstration

Body part

Back

Equipment

Cable

Target muscles

Upper Back

Secondary muscles

Biceps, Forearms

How to do cable rope crossover seated row

  1. Sit on the rowing machine with your feet flat on the footrests and your knees slightly bent.

  2. Grasp the cable ropes with an overhand grip, palms facing each other.

  3. Lean back slightly, keeping your back straight and your core engaged.

  4. Pull the cable ropes towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.

  5. Pause for a moment at the peak of the movement, then slowly release the tension and return to the starting position.

  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Upper Back

Secondary

BicepsForearms

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