Seated Cable Row

The Seated Cable Row primarily works the Latissimus Dorsi, Rhomboids, Trapezius (Middle), with secondary activation of the Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Teres Major, Teres Minor, Trapezius (Lower) and stabilizer support from the Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis. It is a cable compound exercise at beginner difficulty.

Seated row exercise with cable providing constant tension throughout movement.

EquipmentCable
DifficultyBeginner
TypeCompound
MovementHorizontal Pull
ForcePull
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryLatissimus Dorsi, Rhomboids, Trapezius (Middle)
SecondaryBiceps Brachii (Long Head), Teres Major, Teres Minor, Trapezius (Lower)

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Attach appropriate handle to cable pulley. Grasp handle and face machine. Execution: Pull weight toward torso, squeezing shoulder blades together. Return to starting position under control. Repeat. Comments: Maintain control throughout movement to fully engage the Latissimus Dorsi, Trapezius (Middle), Rhomboids.

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