How to do it
Pull the handles to your hip crease, not your chest.
- 1
Stand facing the cable machine with feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Grasp the cable handles with both hands, arms extended.
- 3
Pull the handles towards your waist, retracting your shoulder blades as you row.
- 4
Slowly extend your arms back to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your back straight and core engaged to prevent injury and ensure you're targeting the correct back muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Shrugging the shoulders toward the ears
- ✕Flaring the elbows outward during the row
- ✕Using leg drive to jerk the weight backward