Cable standing twist row (v-bar)
The cable standing twist row (v-bar) is an exercise targeting the upper back muscles. It involves using a V-bar attachment on a cable machine, standing with feet shoulder-width apart, and pulling the bar towards the torso while twisting the upper body.

At a glance
- Area
- Back
- Main muscle
- Upper back
- Equipment
- Cable
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
- Avoid using momentum to pull the weight.
- Focus on squeezing the shoulder blades together.
- Maintain a neutral spine position.
What to watch out for
- shoulder injuries
- lower back pain
- rotator cuff issues
Also known as
Rematore in piedi con torsione al cavo (barra a V), cable standing twist row, v-bar row, upper back cable row, rematore in piedi con torsione, barra a V rematore