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Cable rope extension incline bench row

The cable rope extension incline bench row is an exercise targeting the upper back muscles. It involves lying face down on an incline bench and pulling a rope attachment on a cable machine towards your chest, focusing on squeezing the shoulder blades together.

How to perform: Cable rope extension incline bench row

At a glance

Area
Back
Main muscle
Upper back
Equipment
Cable
Level
Intermediate

Form tips

  • Keep your core engaged to maintain stability.
  • Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
  • Avoid using momentum to pull the weight.
  • Keep your neck in a neutral position.

What to watch out for

  • Shoulder impingement
  • Lower back pain
  • Rotator cuff injuries

Also known as

Rematore inclinato con corda ai cavi, incline bench row, cable row, upper back exercise

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