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cable floor seated wide-grip row
cable floor seated wide-grip row is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Sit on the floor with your legs extended and your back straight.
Step 2. Attach a cable handle to a low pulley and position the cable machine behind you.
Step 3. Grasp the handle with a wide overhand grip, palms facing down.
Step 4. Lean back slightly, keeping your back straight and your chest lifted.
Step 5. Pull the handle towards your waist, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
Step 6. Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly release the handle back to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
upper back
Secondary muscles
bicepsforearms
Primary body parts
back
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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