cable straight back seated row
A back exercise targeting the upper back, performed with cable.
How to do cable straight back seated row
Sit on the cable row machine with your feet flat on the footrests and your knees slightly bent.
Grasp the cable handles with an overhand grip, palms facing down.
Keep your back straight and lean slightly forward from the hips.
Pull the cable handles towards your body, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
Pause for a moment at the peak of the movement, then slowly release the handles back to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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