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Cable squat row (with rope attachment)

Intermediate

Cable squat row (with rope attachment) is a compound cable exercise for the lats, also working the biceps, upper back, and rear delts.

What it works

Primary muscle

Lats

Also works

BicepsUpper backRear delts

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

How to do it

  1. 1Attach a rope to a cable machine at waist height.
  2. 2Stand facing the cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. 3Bend your knees and lower your body into a squat position, keeping your back straight and chest up.
  4. 4Grasp the rope with an overhand grip, with your hands shoulder-width apart.
  5. 5Engage your core and pull the rope towards your body, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  6. 6Keep your elbows close to your body and continue pulling until your hands reach your chest.
  7. 7Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly release the rope and extend your arms back to the starting position.
  8. 8Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

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Easier variations

  • Cable seated high row (v-bar)Cable
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