Cable Rows
beginner Accessory
Primary Back
Secondary
Biceps Rear delts
Equipment
cable machine
Table of Contents
Sit at a cable row station with feet on the platform and a slight bend in your knees. Grip the handle with both hands and pull it to your lower chest, squeezing your shoulder blades. Return with control.
Pro Tips
- Keep your torso upright — avoid excessive rocking
- Constant cable tension makes this easier on the lower back than barbell rows
- Squeeze at the peak contraction for 1 second
Variations & alternatives
Useful tools
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