Cable Seated High Row
Step by step
How to perform
- Grasp the handles with both hands and sit upright, keeping your back straight and your shoulders down.
- Slowly pull the handles towards your upper abdomen, squeezing your shoulder blades together as you do so.
- Hold this position for a moment, then slowly release the handles back to the starting position, ensuring you control the movement and don't let the weight stack touch down between reps.
- Repeat this movement for your desired number of repetitions, always maintaining good form and control.
Overview
About this exercise
The Cable Seated High Row is a strength-building exercise that primarily targets the muscles in the back, shoulders, and arms, promoting better posture and upper body strength. It is suitable for both beginners and advanced fitness enthusiasts as it can be easily adapted to different fitness levels by adjusting the weight. Individuals may choose this exercise to improve muscle definition, enhance functional strength for daily activities, and reduce the risk of back pain.
Coaching cues
Form tips
Avoid the common mistake of using momentum to pull the weight. Instead, focus on a slow, controlled movement, pulling the cable towards your body and then releasing it back slowly. This will work your muscles more effectively and reduce the risk of injury.
It's essential to grip the handles correctly. Your palms should be facing each other. Ensure you are pulling with your elbows and not your hands. Pulling with the hands can lead to grip fatigue and lessen the effectiveness of the exercise on the targeted muscles.
A common mistake is overextending when releasing the weight. This can put unnecessary strain on your shoulders and back.
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