Cable Seated High Row (V-bar)
A seated cable row using a V-bar handle, pulling toward the upper torso to train the lats, upper back, and biceps.
Secondary muscles
How to do it
- Sit at the cable row station facing the stack and grasp the V-bar handle with a neutral grip.
- Plant your feet, soften your knees, and sit tall with your chest up and arms extended.
- Brace your torso and pull your shoulder blades back and down.
- Drive your elbows back and out slightly as you row the handle toward your upper stomach or lower chest.
- Pause briefly with the handle close to your torso and your shoulders pulled back.
- Extend your arms forward under control until your shoulders are stretched, then repeat.
Form cues
- Chest up
- Lead with the elbows
- Squeeze shoulder blades
- Control the return
Common mistakes
- Rounding the lower back as the handle moves forward
- Leaning far back and using body swing to pull
- Shrugging the shoulders up toward the ears
- Pulling with the arms only and not moving the shoulder blades
Breathing
Inhale as you extend your arms forward, and exhale as you row the handle toward your torso.
