Beginner exercise

Elevated Cable Rows

  • Muscle Growth
  • Bodybuilding

Technique

How to perform Elevated Cable Rows

  1. Place a stable aerobic step, calf-raise block, or raised platform in front of a low cable row station.
  2. Sit on the support with your feet braced and grasp the double-D row handle with a neutral grip.
  3. Sit upright with your arms extended and your trunk braced.
  4. Pull the handle toward your torso while driving your elbows back.
  5. Pause briefly, then extend your arms under control and repeat.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Latissimus Dorsi, Rhomboid Major.

MuscleScoreRole
Latissimus Dorsi1.0Target, Mover
Rhomboid Major0.9Target, Mover
Brachialis0.5Mover
Trapezius0.5Mover