Seated Cable Row
The posture-fixer — rows for the muscles the desk destroys.
Mid-Back, Lats, BicepsCable MachineBeginner
Setup
- Feet on the platform, knees soft, tall spine.
- Arms long, feeling the stretch between the blades.
How To Do It
- Row the handle to your stomach, chest staying proud.
- Squeeze the blades like cracking a nut between them.
- Return long and slow.
Breathing
Exhale rowing in.
Common Mistakes
- Turning it into a rocking chair — torso moves a little, not a lot.
- Shrugging — shoulders down and back.
Coach Sam's cue: Proud chest, crush the walnut.
Programming It
| Goal | Sets | Reps | Rest |
|---|
| Strength | 3–5 | 4–6 | 2–3+ min |
| Muscle | 3–4 | 8–12 | 60–90 sec |
| Endurance / Conditioning | 2–3 | 15–20 | 30–45 sec |
Form guide for educational purposes — not medical advice. New to training or working around an issue? Apply for coaching and get a plan built for your body.