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.
| Equipment | Cable |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Compound |
| Movement | Horizontal Pull |
| Force | Pull |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Latissimus Dorsi, Rhomboids, Trapezius (Middle) |
| Secondary | Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Teres Major, Teres Minor, Trapezius (Lower) |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Latissimus Dorsi (back)
- Primary Muscle Rhomboids (back)
- Primary Muscle Trapezius (Middle) (back)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Biceps Brachii (Long Head) (biceps)
- Secondary Muscle Teres Major (back)
- Secondary Muscle Teres Minor (back)
- Secondary Muscle Trapezius (Lower) (back)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Rectus Abdominis (core)
- Stabilizer Muscle Transverse Abdominis (core)
Instructions
- 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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