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How to do Cable Reverse-grip Straight Back Seated High Row

The cable reverse-grip straight back seated high row targets the upper back using a cable machine. It involves pulling a cable attachment towards your torso with an underhand grip while keeping your back straight and engaging your back muscles.

Cable Reverse-grip Straight Back Seated High Row demonstration
Primary muscle
Upper back
Also works
Biceps and Forearms
Equipment
Cable
Level
Intermediate
Category
Back

How to do Cable Reverse-grip Straight Back Seated High Row, step by step

  1. Sit on the seat facing the cable machine with your feet flat on the floor.
  2. Grasp the cable attachment with an underhand grip, palms facing up, and your hands shoulder-width apart.
  3. Keep your back straight and lean slightly forward from your hips.
  4. Pull the cable towards your torso by retracting your shoulder blades and squeezing your back muscles.
  5. Pause for a moment at the peak of the contraction, then slowly release the cable back to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Cable Reverse-grip Straight Back Seated High Row works your upper back as the main mover, with help from your biceps and forearms.

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