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How to do Cable Incline Bench Row

The cable incline bench row is a strength exercise targeting the upper back, performed using a cable machine and an incline bench. It also engages the biceps and rear deltoids as secondary muscles.

Cable Incline Bench Row demonstration
Primary muscle
Upper back
Also works
Biceps and Rear deltoids
Equipment
Cable
Level
Intermediate
Category
Back

How to do Cable Incline Bench Row, step by step

  1. Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle and attach a cable handle to the low pulley.
  2. Sit on the bench facing the cable machine with your feet flat on the floor and your knees slightly bent.
  3. Grasp the cable handle with an overhand grip and extend your arms fully in front of you.
  4. Lean forward from your hips while keeping your back straight and your core engaged.
  5. Pull the cable handle towards your chest by retracting your shoulder blades and bending your elbows.
  6. Squeeze your back muscles at the top of the movement, then slowly extend your arms back to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Muscles worked

Cable Incline Bench Row works your upper back as the main mover, with help from your biceps and rear deltoids.

Track Cable Incline Bench Row in SPLYT

Cable Incline Bench Row is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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