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.

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