Cable Straight Back Seated Row

Cable Straight Back Seated Row demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Sit at a low pulley cable station with a V-bar attached. Plant your feet securely against the platform
  • 2Keep your torso upright and pull the handles towards your abdomen
  • 3Pause and squeeze your back muscles when the handles reach your body
  • 4Slowly return the handles to the starting position, allowing your muscles to fully stretch
  • 5Repeat the exercise for the recommended number of repetitions

Tips:

  • Keep your spine in a neutral position to avoid back injuries
  • Focus on pulling your shoulder blades together
  • Avoid using your biceps to pull the handles, the power should come from the back
  • Do not hunch your shoulders during the exercise

Cable Straight Back Seated Row Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs