Seated Cable Row
Muscle Groups: Lats, Traps
Seated Cable Row focuses on Lats, Traps, with Chest, Shoulders working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Seated Cable Row with proper form and technique.
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Sit on the bench with your feet firmly placed on the foot platform, knees slightly bent.
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Lean forward to grasp the V-bar handle with both hands, palms facing each other.
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Sit upright with a straight back and chest up, maintaining a slight arch in your lower back.
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Pull the handle towards your lower abdomen, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
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Keep your elbows close to your body and avoid leaning back excessively.
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Slowly extend your arms forward, allowing the weight to pull the handle back to the starting position, controlling the movement.
Secondary Muscles
While Seated Cable Row primarily targets Lats, Traps , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Chest, Shoulders . 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 Seated Cable Row, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Seated Cable Row, 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.
