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cable rope crossover seated row

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

cable rope crossover seated 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 rowing machine with your feet flat on the footrests and your knees slightly bent.
  2. Grasp the cable ropes with an overhand grip, palms facing each other.
  3. Lean back slightly, keeping your back straight and your core engaged.
  4. Pull the cable ropes towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  5. Pause for a moment at the peak of the movement, then slowly release the tension and return to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.