Cable Straight Back Seated Row

Description

This exercise involves sitting on a bench with a cable machine in front of you, grabbing the handle with both hands, and pulling it towards your chest while keeping your back straight. It primarily targets the muscles in your upper back and shoulders.

Muscle Group

Back, Latissimus Dorsi, Traps

Equipment Required

Cable

Cable Straight Back Seated Row Instructions

Adjust the cable machine to a low setting and attach a straight bar to the cable.
Sit on the bench with your feet flat on the ground and your knees bent.
Grab the bar with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
Sit up straight and engage your core muscles.
Pull the bar towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body.
Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
Slowly release the bar back to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Cable Straight Back Seated Row Form & Visual

Cable Straight Back Seated Row Benefits

Targets the upper back muscles, including the rhomboids, trapezius, and rear deltoids
Improves posture and spinal alignment
Increases strength and muscle definition in the back
Can be modified to target different areas of the back by adjusting the grip or angle of the cable
Provides a low-impact exercise option for those with joint pain or injuries