Exercise library / Seated Cable Row
Compound · Horizontal pull
Seated Cable Row
Seated Cable Row is a compound horizontal pull movement for the back. Pull your elbows toward your hips, squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top, and resist the urge to heave with your torso. Your biceps assist throughout the movement.
Primary muscles
Back
Secondary muscles
Biceps
Equipment
Cable
Movement pattern
Horizontal pull
Type
Compound (multi-joint)
Substitutions
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Chest-Supported Machine Row
Same horizontal pull pattern · also trains the back.
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Barbell Bent-Over Row
Same horizontal pull pattern · also trains the back.
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One-Arm Dumbbell Row
Same horizontal pull pattern · also trains the back.
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