pointed cable palm rotational row

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

pointed cable palm rotational row demonstration
pointed cable palm rotational row β€” demonstration

Body part

Back

Equipment

Cable

Target muscles

Upper Back

Secondary muscles

Biceps, Forearms

How to do pointed cable palm rotational row

  1. Attach a handle to a cable machine at waist height.

  2. Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  3. Grasp the handle with an overhand grip, palms facing down.

  4. Step back to create tension on the cable, keeping your back straight and knees slightly bent. Emphasize pointed control.

  5. Pull the handle towards your body, rotating your palms to face upwards as you do so.

  6. Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the end of the movement.

  7. Slowly release the handle back to the starting position.

  8. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Upper Back

Secondary

BicepsForearms

Related exercises

All back exercises β†’

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