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How to do Seated Cable Row (V-bar)

The seated cable row with a V-bar uses a close, neutral grip, palms facing each other. That grip keeps your elbows near your sides, so the pull works the middle back and lats strongly. It's the most common version of the seated row.

Seated Cable Row (V-bar) demonstration
Primary muscle
Upper back
Also works
Biceps and Forearms
Equipment
Cable
Level
Beginner
Category
Back

How to do Seated Cable Row (V-bar), step by step

  1. Attach a V-bar to the low pulley and sit with your feet on the platform, knees slightly bent.
  2. Hold the handle with your arms extended and your back straight.
  3. Pull the handle to your lower ribs, keeping your elbows close to your body.
  4. Squeeze your shoulder blades together without leaning far back.
  5. Extend your arms slowly back to the start.

Muscles worked

Seated Cable Row (V-bar) works your upper back as the main mover, with help from your biceps and forearms.

Variations

Seated Cable Row (V-bar) is a variation of Seated Cable Row.

Track Seated Cable Row (V-bar) in SPLYT

Seated Cable 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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