Target Muscle

    Upper Back

    Equipment

    Cable

    Difficulty

    Beginner

    Category

    Strength

    Cable Upper Row

    The cable upper row is a compound exercise targeting the upper back, performed using a cable machine and a straight bar. It involves pulling the bar towards the upper chest, engaging the upper back, bicep, and shoulders.

    Also Works

    BicepsShoulders

    How to Perform

    1. 1

      Attach a straight bar to a cable machine at chest height.

    2. 2

      Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.

    3. 3

      Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

    4. 4

      Keep your back straight and your core engaged.

    5. 5

      Pull the bar towards your upper chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.

    6. 6

      Pause for a moment at the top of the movement.

    7. 7

      Slowly release the bar back to the starting position.

    8. 8

      Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Pro Tips

    • Focus on controlled movements rather than speed
    • Breathe out during the exertion phase
    • Keep your core engaged throughout the movement

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