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Straight Bar Cable Row Close Grip

The Straight Bar Cable Row Close Grip is a cable exercise that targets the back, with the biceps assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.

Target muscles
Back
Also works
Biceps
Equipment
Cable
Body part
Back

Step by step

  1. Sit on the cable row machine and place your feet securely on the platform.
  2. Grip the straight bar with a close overhand or neutral grip, hands a few centimeters apart.
  3. Sit tall with your chest up, back straight, and core engaged.
  4. Pull the bar toward your lower chest or upper abdomen by driving your elbows straight back.
  5. Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the peak of the movement.
  6. Slowly extend your arms to return to the starting position with control.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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