Rowing with cable and wide grip (seated)

Exercise overview

Primary muscle group: Back

Exercise type: Cable

Exercise goal: Strength

Key metric: Weight

Average per rep (kg)*: 44

Average per rep (lbs)*: 98

Description: Prepare Your Stance: Grip a bar slightly wider than shoulder-width and stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Starting Position: Assume a neutral standing position, keeping your back straight and core engaged. Inhale and Pull: Inhale deeply as you pull the bar handle towards your abdomen. Slightly lean back during the pull. Return to Start: Exhale while slowly returning to the starting position by extending your arms and leaning forward. Repeat the Movement: Continue this motion smoothly for your desired number of repetitions, maintaining control throughout the exercise.

Exercise ID: 00326

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Rowing with cable and wide grip (seated)

Exercise tips and tricks

Maintain Proper Posture: Keep your back straight and avoid leaning too far forward or backward. Your torso should remain stationary throughout the exercise to ensure you're targeting the correct muscles.
Engage Your Core: Keep your core muscles engaged throughout the movement to help support your spine and maintain proper alignment.
Shoulders Back: At the end of the pull, make sure to retract your shoulder blades fully but avoid shrugging your shoulders up towards your ears.
Elbow Position: Keep your elbows slightly flared out. This helps to target your upper back and shoulder muscles more effectively.
Controlled Movement: Avoid using momentum to pull the cable. Use a slow and controlled movement to fully engage the muscles.
Full Range of Motion: Pull the handle towards your upper abdomen, ensuring you achieve a full contraction of the back muscles, and then allow a full stretch when returning to the starting position.
Breathing Technique: Inhale as you pull the cable towards your body and exhale as you extend your arms back to the starting position.
Appropriate Weight: Choose a weight that challenges you but allows you to complete the exercise with good form. Compromising form for heavier weights increases the risk of injury.
Warm-Up and Cool Down: Always include a warm-up to prepare your muscles and a cool-down to prevent stiffness and aid recovery.
Mind-Muscle Connection: Focus on the muscles you're working, particularly your upper back, to enhance the effectiveness of the exercise and improve muscle activation.

Exercise overview

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