Seated Cable Row

A compound cable exercise for the latissimus dorsi.

  • Back
  • Cable
  • Compound

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Muscles worked

MainLatissimus dorsi
AlsoRhomboids, Trapezius, Biceps brachii

Setup

Keep the chest up and pull with the elbows rather than the hands.

How to do it well

  • Sit tall with a slight forward lean at the stretch
  • Pull the handle to the navel
  • Drive the elbows back and squeeze

Common mistakes

  • Rocking the torso for momentum
  • Rounding the lower back at the stretch

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.