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cable standing row (v-bar)

cable standing row (v-bar) exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: upper back. Equipment: cable.

cable standing row (v-bar) exercise demonstration
Target muscle
upper back
Muscle group
biceps
Body part
back
Equipment
cable

Secondary muscles

biceps, shoulders

How to perform

  1. Stand facing the cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Grasp the v-bar attachment with an overhand grip, palms facing down.
  3. Keep your back straight and your core engaged.
  4. Pull the v-bar 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.