Cable Row Standing
Muscle Groups: Upper back, Lats
Cable Row Standing focuses on Upper back, Lats, with Biceps, Forearm working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Cable Row Standing with proper form and technique.
- 1
Stand facing a cable machine with your feet hip-width apart and hinge forward at your hips, keeping a slight bend in your knees and your back straight.
- 2
Grab a short bar attached to a low pulley with both hands using a neutral, close grip, allowing your arms to extend fully forward.
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Pull the bar towards your abdomen, squeezing your shoulder blades together and keeping your elbows close to your body.
- 4
Slowly extend your arms back to the starting position, controlling the weight as you allow your shoulder blades to protract.
Secondary Muscles
While Cable Row Standing primarily targets Upper back, Lats , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Biceps, Forearm . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Cable Row Standing, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Cable Row Standing, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
