Exercise technique

cable straight back seated row

The cable straight back seated row is a strength exercise targeting the upper back, performed on a cable row machine. It involves pulling the cable handles towards the body while keeping the back straight, engaging the upper back, biceps, forearms, and shoulders.

How do you perform this exercise?

  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.

Which other muscles are involved?

Biceps, Forearms, Shoulders.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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