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Cable Rope Crossover Seated Row

Cable Rope Crossover Seated Row: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: cable.

Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentcable
  • Body partback
Primary muscles
upper back, biceps
Secondary muscles
forearms
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How to do it

  1. Sit on the rowing machine with your feet flat on the footrests and your knees slightly bent.
  2. Grasp the cable ropes with an overhand grip, palms facing each other.
  3. Lean back slightly, keeping your back straight and your core engaged.
  4. Pull the cable ropes towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  5. Pause for a moment at the peak of the movement, then slowly release the tension and return to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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