Seated Cable Row
Pull the handle to the belly with a straight back, squeezing the shoulder blades; return without slouching.
How to do it
Setup
Feet on the platform, knees soft, grip the handle with a straight back; arms long, torso upright.
Steps
- Pull the handle to the lower ribs, elbows brushing the body.
- Squeeze the shoulder blades together at the end.
- Return long, letting the blades slide forward.
Common mistakes
Rocking the torso for reps: the trunk stays quiet; the arms and back travel. Shrugging the shoulders: blades down, then back. Rounding forward at the stretch: long spine even there.
Breathing
Exhale on the row, inhale on the return.
