Cable seated high row (v-bar)
The cable seated high row (v-bar) is a compound exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi, performed using a cable machine with a V-bar attachment. It involves pulling the V-bar towards the torso while keeping the back straight and engaging the core.

At a glance
- Area
- Back
- Main muscle
- Lats
- Equipment
- Cable
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your back straight and avoid rounding your shoulders.
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
- Pull the V-bar towards your upper abdomen.
- Control the weight during the eccentric phase.
What to watch out for
- shoulder impingement
- lower back pain
- rotator cuff injuries
Also known as
Rematore alto da seduto con barra a V, seated cable row, high row cable, cable seated high row, v-bar row, back workout, lat exercise, cable row