Exercises · back

Seated Cable Row (Wide-Grip)

A cable row variation using a wide grip to target the upper back and rear deltoids.

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Secondary muscles

posterior deltoidsbiceps brachiiteres major

How to do it

  1. Sit down and place feet against the platform.
  2. Grasp the wide grip attachment with both hands.
  3. Keep your torso upright, arms fully extended.
  4. Pull the handle toward your upper abdomen, squeezing your upper back.
  5. Slowly release back to the start position.

Form cues

  • Keep elbows high
  • Squeeze shoulder blades
  • Keep back neutral
  • Don’t rock the torso

Common mistakes

  • Leaning back too far
  • Letting elbows drop
  • Rounding the back

Breathing

Exhale as you pull, inhale as you extend arms.

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