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Seated Cable Row

Close-grip cable row to the belly.

Seated Cable Row: correct exercise technique

Benefits

  • Easy to learn, easy to load
  • Works the mid back and lats

How to do it

  1. Knees soft, back tall
  2. Pull the handle to the belly button
  3. Reach forward to stretch at the start

Common mistakes

  • Using the lower back to yank the weight
  • Elbows flaring up

Starting prescription

sets
3
reps
8–12
Rest
90 s
Reps in reserve
2
Load step
2.5 kg

Alternatives

No equipment

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