Seated Cable Row
Muscle Groups: Upper back, Lats
Seated Cable Row focuses on Upper back, Lats, with Biceps, Forearm working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Seated Cable Row with proper form and technique.
- 1
Sit on the cable machine bench with your feet braced and knees slightly bent. Grasp the V-bar attachment with a neutral, close grip.
- 2
Lean forward slightly to fully extend your arms, feeling a stretch in your lats.
- 3
Pull the V-bar towards your lower abdomen, squeezing your shoulder blades together. Keep your back straight and chest up, allowing a slight lean back as you pull.
- 4
Slowly extend your arms forward, allowing the weight to pull your torso slightly forward and feeling a stretch in your lats. Maintain control throughout the movement.
Secondary Muscles
While Seated Cable Row 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 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.
