Cable Standing Row
Expert Advice
Keep your back straight and core engaged to prevent injury and ensure you're targeting the correct back muscles.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand facing the cable machine with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Grasp the cable handles with both hands, arms extended.
- Pull the handles towards your waist, retracting your shoulder blades as you row.
- Slowly extend your arms back to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles Worked
Cable Standing 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
Shoulders25%
Lats25%
Traps25%
Secondary
Biceps15%
Forearms10%
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 Standing Row work?
Cable Standing Row primarily targets the Shoulders, Lats, Traps. Secondary muscles involved include Biceps, Forearms. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Cable.
How many sets and reps should I do for Cable Standing 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 Standing Row suitable for beginners?
Cable Standing 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.
