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Upright Cable Seated Row

Learn how to perform Upright Cable Seated Row, a Back exercise, with setup, breathing and common mistakes.

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STEP 1

Setup

Sit with your feet on the platform and grasp the handle. Stack your torso upright over your pelvis with your knees slightly bent.

STEP 2

Start phase

Keep your torso upright as you drive your elbows back and pull the handle toward your abdomen.

STEP 3

End phase

Slowly straighten your arms while maintaining your torso angle. Do not let the weight round your lower back.

STEP 4

Target muscles

Pull with your lats and upper back, assisted by your rear shoulders and biceps.

STEP 5

Common mistakes

Avoid leaning back on the pull or folding far forward on the return. Do not use lower-back momentum to move the weight.

STEP 6

Breathing

Exhale as you pull and inhale as you extend your arms.

STEP 7

Coach tip

Choose a weight that lets your torso stay perpendicular to the floor. Keep your torso steady as your arms move.

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