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Cable Straight Back Seated Row

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Intermediate

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Upper Back accessibility Back
Biceps Forearms Shoulders

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Cable

Category

strength

Mechanic

compound

Cal/min

5.5

Force

pull

Cable Straight Back Seated Row 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 Forearms.

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1

Sit on the cable row machine with your feet flat on the footrests and your knees slightly bent.

2

Grasp the cable handles with an overhand grip, palms facing down.

3

Keep your back straight and lean slightly forward from the hips.

4

Pull the cable handles towards your body, squeezing your shoulder blades together.

5

Pause for a moment at the peak of the movement, then slowly release the handles back to the starting position.

6

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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