Cable Low Seated Row
Expert Advice
Keep your back straight and avoid rounding your shoulders forward to maximize engagement of the back muscles and minimize the risk of injury.
How-to-do Steps
- Attach a V-bar handle to the low pulley of a cable station.
- Sit down on the bench and place your feet on the footrests.
- Lean forward slightly to grasp the V-bar handle with both hands.
- Keeping your back straight, pull the handle towards your abdomen.
- Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the end of the movement.
- Slowly extend your arms back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles Worked
Cable Low Seated Row primarily targets the Shoulders, Lats, Traps, with Strength mechanics using Cable. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Shoulders20%
Lats20%
Traps20%
Secondary
Biceps15%
Forearms15%
Chest10%
Equipment
Cable
Exercise Type
Strength
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Cable Low Seated Row work?
Cable Low Seated Row primarily targets the Shoulders, Lats, Traps. Secondary muscles involved include Biceps, Forearms, Chest. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Cable.
How many sets and reps should I do for Cable Low Seated Row?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 4 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Cable Low Seated Row suitable for beginners?
Cable Low Seated Row is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.
