Form cues
- Keep elbows high
- Squeeze shoulder blades
- Keep back neutral
- Don’t rock the torso
Exercise
Seated Cable Row (Wide-Grip)
Back, cable
A cable row variation using a wide grip to target the upper back and rear deltoids.
Target: upper back. Also works: posterior deltoids, biceps brachii, teres major.
Steps
- Sit down and place feet against the platform.
- Grasp the wide grip attachment with both hands.
- Keep your torso upright, arms fully extended.
- Pull the handle toward your upper abdomen, squeezing your upper back.
- Slowly release back to the start position.
Common mistakes
- Leaning back too far
- Letting elbows drop
- Rounding the back
Breathing
Exhale as you pull, inhale as you extend arms.
In the app, search for Seated Cable Row (Wide-Grip) and add it to a workout.