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Cable seated wide-grip row

The cable seated wide-grip row is an effective exercise for targeting the upper back muscles. It involves pulling a wide-grip handle towards your torso while seated, engaging the upper back, biceps, and forearms.

How to perform: Cable 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.
  • Pull the handle towards your upper abdomen.
  • Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the end of the movement.
  • Control the weight on the way back to the starting position.

What to watch out for

  • Shoulder injuries
  • Lower back pain
  • Elbow tendinitis

Also known as

Rematore al cavo con presa larga da seduto, Wide-Grip Cable Row, Seated Cable Row, Back Exercise, Upper Back Exercise

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