Standing Cable Row
The standing cable row using the FreeMotion Dual Cable Cross is the exercise that I have almost all of my clients begin with. This is a great exercise to warm-up the entire body and get everything activated. After the initial warm-up, it is a great functional working exercise to strengthen the muscles of the upper back all while working core and balance.
Primary Muscles Used
Standing Cable Row Instructions
- For the standing cable row set the cable machine at shoulder height and shoulder width apart.
- Although I am using the FreeMotion Dual Cable Cross, you can use any cable machine that allows for a close placement between the two start points.
- Grab both handles with a neutral grip and take a few steps back away from the machine, pulling the cables out about a foot.
- Keeping your stomach tight, pull the cables back, pulling with your elbows, and squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Pause at the back position.
- As you come forward keep your stomach tight and back straight, let your shoulders roll forward and get a good stretch in your upper back.
- Repeat.
Tim's list of benefits for the Standing Cable Row
- By standing you are using a great number of stabilizer muscles.
- The standing cable row is a great way to begin working on core and balance. Since you are pulling with both arms at one time, it is the easiest type of functional training, and a great way to begin the process.
- By using the FreeMotion Dual Cable Cross it allows for each arm to be pulling a separate weight stack, allowing for your body to develop without creating imbalance.
- This exercise is a great way to warm up the body and get it ready for a great functional training workout.
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