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Intermediate
Upper back

Cable Reverse-grip Straight Back Seated High Row

This exercise uses a cable machine to build strength in your upper back. You sit on the bench with a straight back and hold the handle with your palms facing up. Then, you pull the cable toward your body to squeeze your back muscles.

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Cable Reverse-grip Straight Back Seated High Row demonstration

How to Perform

  1. 1Sit on the seat looking at the machine. Keep your feet flat on the ground.
  2. 2Hold the handle with your palms facing up. Keep your hands as wide apart as your shoulders.
  3. 3Make sure your back is straight. Lean forward just a little bit from your hips.
  4. 4Pull the cable toward your body. Move your shoulder blades back and squeeze your back muscles.
  5. 5Stop for a second when the handle is close to you. Then, slowly let the cable go back to where it started.
  6. 6Do this again for as many times as you need.

Exercise Info

Primary Muscles
Upper back
Secondary Muscles
Biceps
Forearms
Equipment
Cable
Difficulty
Intermediate

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