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Cable Row

CABLE ROW

The cable row is a strengthening exercise to target the scapular retractors. Start by setting up a cable pulley machine to mid abdomen height when you’re seating. Use both hands to hold onto a y-bar. Begin the exercise by pulling the cable towards your body, leading the movement with your elbows. Focus on squeezing the shoulders blades back as if to squeeze a pencil between them. Keep the shoulders down and back as you complete the exercise to isolate the movement away from the upper trapezius.

Muscles Involved:

  • Rhomboids

  • Trapezius

  • Latissimus Dorsi

Related Conditions:

  • Rounded Shoulders

  • Upper Cross Syndrome

  • Rhomboid Strain

  • Strength Training

  • Scapular Dyskinesis / Dyskinesia / Winged Scapula

  • Shoulder impingement

Exercise videos

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