BackCableIntermediate

Cable Chest Supported High Row

Learn how to perform Cable Chest Supported High Row, a Back exercise, with setup, breathing and common mistakes.

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STEP 1

Setup

Support your chest against the bench before a high pulley and hold the handles with both hands.

STEP 2

Start phase

Keep your chest supported and draw both elbows back and down to pull the handles in.

STEP 3

End phase

Briefly squeeze your back at the end of the pull, then return by slowly extending your arms.

STEP 4

Target muscles

This movement primarily works your lats, trapezius. Focus on controlling the motion through these muscles.

STEP 5

Common mistakes

Avoid shrugging or bending your wrists to pull. Control the return instead of letting the weight jerk you forward.

STEP 6

Breathing

Exhale as you pull and inhale as you return.

STEP 7

Coach tip

Brace through your feet so the bench does not shift, and move both arms together.

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