The Cable Straight Back Seated Row is an effective exercise for targeting the muscles in the back, particularly the lats and rhomboids. It is performed using a cable machine with a straight bar attachment.
How to perform
To perform the Cable Straight Back Seated Row, follow these steps:1. Sit down on a bench or chair in front of the cable machine with your feet flat on the floor, knees bent, and back straight.
2. Adjust the cable machine so that the pulley is at about chest height.
3. Grab the straight bar attachment with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
4. Keeping your chest up and shoulders back, pull the bar towards your chest by squeezing your shoulder blades together.
5. Slowly release the bar back to the starting position, keeping tension in your back muscles.
6. Repeat for the desired number of reps.
7. Remember to breathe throughout the exercise, exhaling as you pull the bar towards your chest and inhaling as you release back to the starting position.
It is important to maintain proper form throughout the exercise to avoid injury and ensure that you are effectively targeting the intended muscles. Start with a lighter weight to focus on technique and gradually increase the resistance as you become more comfortable with the movement.
Equipment required
Cable
Cable equipment consists of adjustable pulleys attached to weight stacks that allow for resistance training. This equipment is commonly used for strength training exercises that target various muscle groups in the body, such as chest, back, arms, and legs. Cable equipment provides a versatile and functional way to perform exercises that mimic real-life movements, improving muscle endurance, stability, and coordination.