The Cable Row is an excellent exercise for building upper back strength and improving posture that primarily targets the muscles of the upper back, including the rhomboids, trapezius, and rear deltoids. The Incline variation puts more focus on the trapezius muscle. It also engages the biceps and forearms to a lesser extent. Focus on using proper form, maintaining control throughout the movement, and avoid using excessive momentum or leaning back. Adjust the weight as needed to perform the exercise smoothly and safely.
First, place the cable pulley as low as you can, then grab the handle in one hand with your arm straight in front of you and position yourself in front of the pulley.
This is the starting position.
From here, pull your arm back and up by bending at the elbow until it is by your side or as far as you can. After this, slowly return the arm to the starting position. This is one repetition, now repeat this for the desired amount. Once you’ve done all the reps on one arm, if required in the program and you are able to do so, repeat the exercise and the repetitions with the other arm.
If you have limited gripping ability try using the Active Hands Gripping aids or D-Ring Aids clipped straight into the carabiner to make this exercise as safe as possible.