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Cable Standing Twist Row (v-bar)

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Intermediate

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Upper Back accessibility Back
Biceps Shoulders

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Cable

Category

strength

Mechanic

compound

Cal/min

5.5

Force

pull

Cable Standing Twist Row (v-bar) is a intermediate multi-joint compound pulling exercise targeting the Upper Back in the Back region. Performed using cable, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Biceps and Shoulders.

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Attach a v-bar attachment to a cable machine at chest height.

2

Stand facing the cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.

3

Grasp the v-bar with an overhand grip, palms facing down.

4

Take a step back to create tension in the cable.

5

Keep your back straight and core engaged throughout the exercise.

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Pull the v-bar towards your torso by retracting your shoulder blades and bending your elbows.

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As you pull, twist your torso to one side, squeezing your shoulder blades together.

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Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, feeling the contraction in your upper back.

9

Slowly release the tension and return to the starting position, untwisting your torso.

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Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions, alternating the twisting direction with each rep.

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