Underhand-grip Cable Row
Muscle Groups: Lats, Traps
Underhand-grip Cable Row focuses on Lats, Traps, with Chest, Shoulders working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Underhand-grip Cable Row with proper form and technique.
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Sit on the cable row machine with your feet firmly placed on the foot platform.
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Grab the underhand grip attachment with both hands, palms facing up, and lean back slightly to create tension.
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Keep your back straight and core engaged, with your arms fully extended towards the cable machine.
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Pull the handle towards your lower abdomen, squeezing your shoulder blades together and keeping your elbows close to your body.
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Pause briefly when the handle reaches your midsection, feeling the contraction in your back muscles.
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Slowly extend your arms back to the starting position, controlling the weight and maintaining a straight posture throughout the movement.
Secondary Muscles
While Underhand-grip 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 Underhand-grip Cable Row, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Underhand-grip 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.
