Cable seated row
Step by step
How to perform
- Grab the V-bar handle with both hands, keeping your back straight and your shoulders down.
- Pull the handle towards your waist while keeping your body stationary, focusing on using your back muscles and not your arms.
- Hold the contraction for a moment when the bar is closest to your waist, then slowly extend your arms back out to the starting position.
- Repeat these steps for the desired number of repetitions, ensuring to maintain proper form throughout the exercise.
Overview
About this exercise
The Cable Seated Row is a strength-building exercise that primarily targets the muscles in your back, shoulders, and arms, offering a comprehensive upper body workout. It's suitable for individuals at all fitness levels, from beginners to advanced athletes, as the weight can be easily adjusted to match personal strength and endurance. People would want to perform this exercise to improve their upper body strength, promote better posture, and enhance overall body definition and muscular balance.
Coaching cues
Form tips
The grip is another important aspect to focus on. Your hands should be slightly more than shoulder-width apart. Avoid gripping the handle too tightly as it can lead to unnecessary strain in your forearms and wrists.
The movement during this exercise should be slow and controlled. Avoid using momentum to pull the cable towards you. Instead, use your back muscles to initiate the pull and squeeze them at the top of the movement.
While it's crucial to fully extend your arms in the starting position, make sure not to overstretch. Overstretching can strain your shoulders and decrease the effectiveness of the exercise.
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