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Wide-Grip Seated Cable Row

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Muscles worked

High load
Traps · Mid and Upper back · Rhomboids
Medium load
Delts · Rear
Low load
Biceps

Primary muscles

Secondary muscles

How to do it

Sit at a low cable station with a wide-grip attachment. With your chest lifted, row toward your upper chest, letting your elbows travel out to the sides. Draw your shoulder blades together without leaning back, then return under control.

Form cues

  • Pull toward your upper chest.
  • Draw your shoulder blades together.
  • Keep your torso still.

Safety

Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:

ShoulderElbowWristUpper backLower back

This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.