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cable floor seated wide-grip row

cable floor seated wide-grip row exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: upper back. Equipment: cable.

cable floor seated wide-grip row exercise demonstration
Target muscle
upper back
Muscle group
biceps
Body part
back
Equipment
cable

Secondary muscles

biceps, forearms

How to perform

  1. Sit on the floor with your legs extended and your back straight.
  2. Attach a cable handle to a low pulley and position the cable machine behind you.
  3. Grasp the handle with a wide overhand grip, palms facing down.
  4. Lean back slightly, keeping your back straight and your chest lifted.
  5. Pull the handle towards your waist, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  6. Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly release the handle back to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.