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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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