cable seated wide-grip row

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

cable seated wide-grip row demonstration
cable seated wide-grip row — demonstration

Body part

Back

Equipment

Cable

Target muscles

Upper Back

Secondary muscles

Biceps, Forearms

How to do cable seated wide-grip row

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

  2. Grasp the handle with a wide overhand grip, palms facing down.

  3. Keep your back straight and lean slightly forward from the hips.

  4. Pull the handle towards your lower chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.

  5. Pause for a moment at the peak of the contraction.

  6. Slowly release the handle back to the starting position, fully extending your arms.

  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Upper Back

Secondary

BicepsForearms

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