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Standing cable row

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

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Pulley at chest height, stand in a split stance holding a handle.
  2. Row it to the ribs without leaning back
  3. Reach forward slowly

Muscles worked

Standing cable row: 3D figure mid-rep with the lats and upper back highlighted

Equipment

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