Bodyweight
Back Lever
Upper Back · Back
Intermediate6
Demonstration
BeginnerCompoundCable
Cable Straight Back Seated Row
Upper Back · Back
3
sets
8–10
reps
1m 30s
Rest time
~9
Calories / set
Instructions
- 1
Sit on the cable row machine with your feet flat on the footrests and your knees slightly bent.
- 2
Grasp the cable handles with an overhand grip, palms facing down.
- 3
Keep your back straight and lean slightly forward from the hips.
- 4
Pull the cable handles towards your body, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- 5
Pause for a moment at the peak of the movement, then slowly release the handles back to the starting position.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary
Upper Back
biceps
Secondary
bicepsforearmsshoulders
Pro tips
- Move through the full range of motion under control.
- Keep tension on the target muscle — avoid using momentum.
- Breathe out on the effort, in on the return.
- Pick a weight that lets you keep clean form for every rep.
Common mistakes
- Using too much weight and sacrificing technique.
- Rushing reps instead of controlling the tempo.
- Cutting the range of motion short.
- Holding your breath throughout the set.
Safety notes
- Warm up thoroughly before working heavy.
- Stop immediately if you feel sharp or joint pain.
- Use a spotter or safeties for heavy barbell work.
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