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Seated cable row: how to do it with good form

The seated cable row trains the mid-back and lats with even resistance through the whole movement.

How to do it

  1. 1

    Sit with your feet on the platform and knees slightly bent. Grab the handle.

  2. 2

    Sit tall with your chest up and arms straight.

  3. 3

    Pull the handle to your stomach, drawing your shoulder blades back and together.

  4. 4

    Let it return with control until your arms are straight again.

Common mistakes

  • Leaning far back to move the weight.
  • Shrugging the shoulders up to the ears.
  • Rounding the back on the way forward.

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