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How to Perform
Seated Cable Rows

Muscles Targeted During Seated Cable Rows

   
 Trapezius (The big back muscles)            
• Posterior Deltoid (back of shoulder)
• Latissimus Dorsi (Lats)      
• Teres Minor & Major (Just above the Lats)
• Rhomboids (smaller back muscle)
• Biceps




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Seated Cable Rows

A sensational ALL OVER exercise including the Upper back and abdominal muscles. This machine should be a High Priority when selecting Home Exercise Equipment and should be first on your back workouts!

The exercise targets every major muscle in the back and offers a safe, comfortable, yet challenging exercise. One of the best exercises you will perform.


Starting Position: 
  • Select a nice easy weight for your warm up
  • Place your feet on the foot pedals
  • Bend the knees comfortably
  • Ensure your back is straight and your tummy is tight
  • Lean forward and take the handle grips
  • Take a deep breathe in, keep your body tight and your arms bent
  • Bring the weight up to ‘Start Position’ keeping your arms straight

First Repetition: 
  • Step up your weight for the set... 1-10 Scale
  • Ensure your back is straight (mirror glance helps if you have one)
  • Squeeze your tummy and take a deep breathe in through the nose
  • Bring the weight all the way to your tummy – Breathing Out through the mouth to the count of 1 and 2
  • Squeeze the shoulder blades together as you bring the weight in
  • Ease the weight back in counting 1, 2, 3 and 4, taking a deep breathe in through the nose to recover
  • Do not let the weight touch by keeping the back at 90 degrees to the legs
  • Repeat

Important things to remember through the set:
  • Ensure your body stays at 90 Degrees duing the ENTIRE set. Keep your knees bent at a comfortable postion
  • Continue to count 1 and 2 as you lift the weight up towards your body
  • Breathe out through the mouth during the lifting phase
  • Keep your back straight and squeeze your shoulder blades together as you lift the weight
  • As you release the weight back down count 1, 2, 3 and 4 use a slow and controlled movement, don't rush!
  • Breathe in through the nose as your release the weight










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