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cable rope elevated seated row

cable rope elevated seated row is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

Sit on the elevated seat facing the cable machine.

Step 2

Grab the cable rope handles with an overhand grip, palms facing each other.

Step 3

Keep your back straight and lean slightly back, maintaining a slight bend in your knees.

Step 4

Pull the cable towards your body by retracting your shoulder blades and squeezing your back muscles.

Step 5

Pause for a moment at the fully contracted position.

Step 6

Slowly release the tension and extend your arms 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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