How to do it
Keep your knees at a consistent bend throughout each rep.
- 1
Sit at the cable row machine with your feet braced.
- 2
Grasp the rope with both hands and keep your arms extended.
- 3
Pull the rope towards your waist, crossing your hands as you row.
- 4
Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the end of the movement.
- 5
Slowly return to the starting position with your arms extended.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your chest up and shoulders back to fully engage the back muscles and prevent rounding of the spine.
Common mistakes
- ✕Leaning back past vertical on each pull
- ✕Pulling the rope toward the upper chest
- ✕Rushing the return without full arm extension