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Cable floor seated wide-grip row

The cable floor seated wide-grip row is an exercise targeting the upper back muscles. It involves sitting on the floor with legs extended, pulling a wide-grip handle attached to a low pulley towards the torso, focusing on squeezing the shoulder blades together.

How to perform: Cable floor seated wide-grip row

At a glance

Area
Back
Main muscle
Upper back
Equipment
Cable
Level
Intermediate

Form tips

  • Keep your back straight and avoid rounding your shoulders.
  • Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together at the end of the movement.
  • Use a controlled motion, avoiding any jerking or swinging.

What to watch out for

  • Shoulder injuries
  • Lower back pain
  • Elbow tendinitis

Also known as

Rematore seduto al cavo con presa larga, cable row, wide-grip row, seated cable row, upper back exercise

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