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Exercise Lab

Bent-over Row -- Cable

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Equipment

  • Cable Column

Muscle Groups

  • Back
  • Biceps
  • Shoulders

Purposes

  • Latissimus dorsi ("wing" muscle) strength
  • Rear deltoid strength
  • Upper back strength
  • Biceps strength

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Description

  • Standing at a cable column, hold the cable handles in your hands and bend forward while shifting your hips back.
  • Keep your back straight and your chest up at all time.
  • With your elbows leading, lift the handles toward your ribcage.
  • Return slowly to the starting position.

ProTip

  • As you bend forward to set up, shift the hips back so that you maintain good balance over your feet

Mistakes

  • Rounding the back
  • Cocking the head
  • Heaving the body excessively