Squat to Row

Squat down holding cable handles, then stand and row them to the ribs in one movement.

Squat to Row, illustrated

How to do it

Setup

Facing a LOW cable with two handles, arms long, feet shoulder-width.

Steps

  1. Squat deep holding the handles, arms staying long.
  2. Stand tall and ROW the handles to the ribs.
  3. Release the row, then descend into the next squat.

Common mistakes

Rowing while still rising: stand FIRST, then row. Rounding toward the stack in the squat: chest tall against the cable. Tiny rows: elbows behind the torso.

Breathing

Inhale down, exhale on the stand and row.