The Cable Rope Extension Incline Bench Row is a compound exercise that targets the muscles in the back, shoulders, and arms.
How to perform
To perform this exercise, you will need a cable machine with a rope attachment and an incline bench. Here are the step by step instructions:1. Adjust the cable machine so that the rope attachment is at the lowest setting. Sit on the incline bench facing the cable machine with your feet flat on the floor.
2. Grab the rope attachment with an overhand grip, keeping your hands close together.
3. Lean back on the incline bench with your arms fully extended, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
4. Pull the rope attachment towards your lower chest, keeping your elbows close to your body and squeezing your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
5. Slowly lower the rope attachment back to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
6. Repeat for the desired number of reps.
7. To increase the difficulty of the exercise, you can adjust the weight on the cable machine or perform more reps.
Remember to engage your core muscles throughout the exercise and maintain proper form to prevent injury.
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.