Exercise technique

cable palm rotational row

The cable palm rotational row is a cable-based exercise targeting the upper back, with secondary emphasis on the biceps and forearms. It involves pulling a cable handle towards the body while rotating the palms, engaging the upper back muscles and improving grip strength.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Attach a handle to a cable machine at waist height.
  2. Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. Grasp the handle with an overhand grip, palms facing down.
  4. Step back to create tension on the cable, keeping your back straight and knees slightly bent.
  5. Pull the handle towards your body, rotating your palms to face upwards as you do so.
  6. Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the end of the movement.
  7. Slowly release the handle back to the starting position.
  8. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Biceps, Forearms.

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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