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Cable reverse-grip straight back seated high row

Intermediate

Cable reverse-grip straight back seated high row is a compound cable exercise for the upper back, also working the biceps and forearms.

What it works

Primary muscle

Upper back

Also works

BicepsForearms

Equipment
Cable
Type
Compound · Pull
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
2 min

How to do it

  1. 1Sit on the seat facing the cable machine with your feet flat on the floor.
  2. 2Grasp the cable attachment with an underhand grip, palms facing up, and your hands shoulder-width apart.
  3. 3Keep your back straight and lean slightly forward from your hips.
  4. 4Pull the cable towards your torso by retracting your shoulder blades and squeezing your back muscles.
  5. 5Pause for a moment at the peak of the contraction, then slowly release the cable back to the starting position.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Bodyweight standing close-grip rowBodyweight
  • Bodyweight standing close-grip one arm rowBodyweight
  • Inverted rowBodyweight
  • Dumbbell reverse grip rowDumbbell
  • Cable straight back seated rowCable

Easier variations

  • Bodyweight squatting row (with towel)Bodyweight
  • Bodyweight standing close-grip rowBodyweight
  • Bodyweight standing rowBodyweight
  • Bodyweight standing row (with towel)Bodyweight

Harder variations

  • Kettlebell alternating renegade rowKettlebell
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