Cable Twisting Standing High Row
Description
The cable twisting standing high row is similar to the twisting standing row but uses a high cable position, pulling downward and across the body with rotation. It targets the upper back, rear delts, and obliques through a diagonal pulling pattern.
Equipment Required
Cable Twisting Standing High Row Instructions
- Set a cable pulley to a high position. Attach a D-handle.
- Stand sideways to the cable. Grip the handle with your far hand, arm extended up toward the cable.
- Torso rotated toward the cable to start.
- Pull the handle down and across your body toward your opposite hip while rotating your torso.
- Squeeze your upper back and obliques at the end position.
- Return to start under control.
- Complete reps, then switch sides.
- Aim for 10 to 12 reps per side.
Cable Twisting Standing High Row Form & Visual
Cable Twisting Standing High Row Benefits
- Diagonal pulling pattern targets upper back and obliques
- Combines high row with rotation
- Constant cable tension
- Functional pulling pattern
- Easy to load progressively
- Builds shoulder and core together
Cable Twisting Standing High Row Muscles Worked
- Posterior deltoid
- Trapezius
- Latissimus dorsi
- Obliques
- Core (rotation)
- Biceps brachii
Cable Twisting Standing High Row Variations & Alternatives
- Cable Twisting Standing Row (mid)
- Cable Judo Flip
- Cable Woodchop
- Cable Elevated Row
- High Cable Face Pull with Rotation
