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cable rope seated row

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

cable rope 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 knees slightly bent.
  2. Grasp the cable ropes with an overhand grip, palms facing each other.
  3. Keep your back straight and lean slightly forward, maintaining a slight bend in your elbows.
  4. Pull the cable ropes towards your body, 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.