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Cable squat to row

A compound exercise for the quads and upper back, with help from the glutes, biceps. Equipment: cable machine.

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WorksQuadsUpper backGlutesBiceps

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Face a pulley at chest height, handles in both hands.
  2. Squat down with the arms straight
  3. Stand and row the handles to your ribs

Muscles worked

Cable squat to row: 3D figure mid-rep with the quads and upper back highlighted

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