Lats · Cable · Beginner
How to do Seated Cable High Row (V-bar)
The cable seated high row (v-bar) is a compound exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi, performed on a cable machine using a v-bar attachment. It also engages the biceps, rhomboids, and rear deltoids, making it effective for developing upper back strength and muscle definition.
- Primary muscle
- Lats
- Also works
- Biceps, Rhomboids and Rear deltoids
- Equipment
- Cable
- Level
- Beginner
- Category
- Back
How to do Seated Cable High Row (V-bar), step by step
- Sit on the cable machine with your feet flat on the floor and your knees slightly bent.
- Grasp the v-bar attachment with an overhand grip, palms facing each other, and your hands shoulder-width apart.
- Keep your back straight and lean slightly forward from the hips.
- Pull the v-bar towards your torso by retracting your shoulder blades and squeezing your back muscles.
- Pause for a moment at the peak of the contraction, then slowly release the tension and return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Seated Cable High Row (V-bar) works your lats as the main mover, with help from your biceps, rhomboids and rear deltoids.
Track Seated Cable High Row (V-bar) in SPLYT
Seated Cable High Row (V-bar) 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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