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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.

How to perform: Cable seated high row (v-bar)

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

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