← Browse all exercises

cable seated high row (v-bar)

cable seated high row (v-bar) exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: lats. Equipment: cable.

cable seated high row (v-bar) exercise demonstration
Target muscle
lats
Muscle group
biceps
Body part
back
Equipment
cable

Secondary muscles

biceps, rhomboids, rear deltoids

How to perform

  1. Sit on the cable machine with your feet flat on the floor and your knees slightly bent.
  2. Grasp the v-bar attachment with an overhand grip, palms facing each other, and your hands shoulder-width apart.
  3. Keep your back straight and lean slightly forward from the hips.
  4. Pull the v-bar towards your torso by retracting your shoulder blades and squeezing your back muscles.
  5. Pause for a moment at the peak of the contraction, then slowly release the tension and return to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.